Optometrists Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $131,570 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.26
10th percentile $76,980
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,980
    25th
    $100,260
    50th (median)
    $131,570
    75th
    $156,110

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 198% Median Optometrists salary is 98% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,090
    Physicians, All Other $323,660
    Dental Hygienists $82,970
    Nurse Practitioners $130,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Rockford, IL is $63.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Rockford, IL is 2.4% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $76,980 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,260.