Optometrists Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $131,270 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.11
10th percentile $90,170
90th percentile $160,550
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,170
    25th
    $122,160
    50th (median)
    $131,270
    75th
    $132,810
    90th
    $160,550

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 185% Median Optometrists salary is 85% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Fayetteville, NC $161,820
    Killeen-Temple, TX $160,460
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $159,190
    Wilmington, NC $155,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,450

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Peoria, IL is $63.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.79 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Peoria, IL is 2.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $90,170 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,160.