How much does an optometrist make in Illinois?
$145,600a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Illinois. That is $70.01 an hour or $12,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.01
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,350Median: $145,600Highest 10%: $190,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,350 | $44.88 | |
| 25th | $129,300 | $62.17 | |
| Median | $145,600 | $70.01 | |
| 75th | $162,700 | $78.20 | |
| 90th | $190,600 | $91.64 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $166,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $145,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $135,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $132,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $128,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 13. Florida | $151,700 |
| 14. Connecticut | $150,300 |
| 15. South Carolina | $146,000 |
| 16. Illinois | $145,600 |
| 17. Alabama | $145,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $144,700 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $139,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $70.01 ($145,600 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $145,600 against $136,600 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Illinois rank for optometrist pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays optometrists the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $166,600 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.