How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Illinois?
$36,840a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Illinois. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.71
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,300Median: $36,840Highest 10%: $47,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 75th | $41,690 | $20.04 | |
| 90th | $47,990 | $23.07 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $45,620 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,740 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| 31. West Virginia | $37,140 |
| 32. Arkansas | $37,060 |
| 33. Alabama | $37,010 |
| 34. Illinois | $36,840 |
| 35. Kentucky | $36,650 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $35,620 |
| 37. Mississippi | $35,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.71 ($36,840 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $36,840 against $39,460 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Illinois rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
Illinois ranks 34 of 40 states.
Which city in Illinois pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $45,620 a year.
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.