Optometrists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $122,950 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.11
10th percentile $56,340
90th percentile $165,570
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,340
    25th
    $102,550
    50th (median)
    $122,950
    75th
    $143,230
    90th
    $165,570

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Dental Hygienists $84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,610
    Nurse Practitioners $128,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Northwest Illinois is $59.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.8% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $56,340 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,550.