Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Illinois
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,100$22.64 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$38,060 – $50,490Top 10%: $60,490+
Jobs3,2501.17× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,010 | $24.04 | 2,390 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,440 | $18.96 | 530 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,870 | $18.21 | 130 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,060 | $18.30 | 110 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,130 | $18.33 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,610 | $21.93 | 90 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,230 | $17.90 | 80 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38,990 | $18.75 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,690 | $21.00 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,650 | $20.02 | 50 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,050 | $17.81 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Montana · $47,290 Arizona · $47,040 Florida · $46,830 Michigan · $46,750 Rhode Island · $46,500 Colorado · $46,260
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Illinois?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Illinois earned a median of $47,100 a year ($22.64 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $38,060 to $50,490.
Where in Illinois do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $50,010.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.