Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Illinois
Ranked #34 of 51 · IL
11.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,020 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $43,960
Employment 3,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,080P25 $38,190 Median $43,960P75 $47,850P90 $62,830
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Illinois earn between $37,080 and $62,830. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Illinois is $46,020, about 11.1% below the U.S. average ($51,770). 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 | $44,530 | $47,180 | 2,420 |
| Rockford, IL | $42,070 | $44,370 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $40,560 | $42,830 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,150 | $42,100 | 80 |
| Springfield, IL | $39,790 | $44,680 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $39,520 | $41,850 | 60 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,850 | $41,970 | 100 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,240 | $40,900 | 90 |