Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Illinois
Ranked #21 of 51 · IL
1.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,500 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $47,100
Employment 3,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,190P25 $38,060 Median $47,100P75 $50,490P90 $60,490
About 80% of ophthalmic medical technicianss in Illinois earn between $36,190 and $60,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Illinois is $46,500, about 1.2% below the U.S. average ($47,060). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,010 | $48,520 | 2,390 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,690 | $43,460 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,650 | $42,640 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,130 | $43,580 | 100 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,060 | $41,580 | 110 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,870 | $40,260 | 130 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,230 | $39,910 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,050 | $39,730 | 40 |