Optician, Dispensing salary in Illinois
What opticians, dispensing earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,960$21.14 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$38,190 – $47,850Top 10%: $62,830+
Jobs3,2501.13× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing 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 | $44,530 | $21.41 | 2,420 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,230 | $18.86 | 750 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,040 | $17.81 | 150 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,850 | $18.68 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $42,070 | $20.23 | 90 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,240 | $18.38 | 90 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,150 | $19.30 | 80 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $40,560 | $19.50 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $42,070 | $20.23 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $39,790 | $19.13 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $39,520 | $19.00 | 60 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $36,100 | $17.36 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $37,080 | $17.83 | 40 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $39,210 | $18.85 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $44,820 Iowa · $44,480 Kentucky · $44,290 Idaho · $43,950 South Dakota · $43,400 Arkansas · $42,880
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 optician, dispensing make in Illinois?
Opticians, Dispensing in Illinois earned a median of $43,960 a year ($21.14 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $38,190 to $47,850.
Where in Illinois do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $44,530.
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.