How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Chicago?
$36,870a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,630Median: $36,870Highest 10%: $48,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 90th | $48,510 | $23.32 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| Peoria, IL | $45,620 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,740 |
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How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.73 ($36,870 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $36,870 against $39,460 nationally, 7% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,840, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
48 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,510 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.