Optometrists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #21 of 51 · IL
1.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $143,720 ≈ $69/hr
Median annual salary $145,620
Employment 1,540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $93,350P25 $129,310 Median $145,620P75 $162,650P90 $190,620
About 80% of optometristss in Illinois earn between $93,350 and $190,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean optometrists salary in Illinois is $143,720, about 1.5% above the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $166,600 | $155,720 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $154,240 | $151,170 | 50 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $146,400 | $146,970 | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $145,630 | $144,330 | 1,160 |
| Bloomington, IL | $132,740 | $133,450 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $131,290 | $145,160 | 40 |