Optometrist salary in Illinois
What optometrists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$145,620$70.01 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$129,310 – $162,650Top 10%: $190,620+
Jobs1,5400.92× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist 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 | $145,630 | $70.01 | 1,160 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $135,090 | $64.95 | 340 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $146,400 | $70.38 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $166,600 | $80.10 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $154,240 | $74.15 | 50 |
| Bloomington, IL | $132,740 | $63.82 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $128,890 | $61.97 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $131,290 | $63.12 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Optometrist pay in similar states
Florida · $151,670 Connecticut · $150,340 South Carolina · $145,950 Alabama · $145,090 New Mexico · $144,660 Wisconsin · $139,720
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 optometrist make in Illinois?
Optometrists in Illinois earned a median of $145,620 a year ($70.01 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $129,310 to $162,650.
Where in Illinois do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Peoria, IL at $166,600.
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.