How much does an optician make in Illinois?
$43,960a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Illinois. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $43,960Highest 10%: $62,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $62,830 | $30.21 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $44,530 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,070 |
| Rockford, IL | $42,070 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,150 |
| Springfield, IL | $39,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,230 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,210 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,080 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,040 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 31. Wisconsin | $44,820 |
| 32. Iowa | $44,480 |
| 33. Kentucky | $44,290 |
| 34. Illinois | $43,960 |
| 35. Idaho | $43,950 |
| 36. South Dakota | $43,400 |
| 37. Arkansas | $42,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.13 ($43,960 a year).
Do opticians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $43,960 against $47,260 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Illinois rank for optician pay?
Illinois ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays opticians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $44,530 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.