Illinois

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$46,020
-11.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$22.13
 
10th Percentile
$37,080
Entry level
90th Percentile
$62,830
Senior level
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Salary Range

Opticians, Dispensings in Illinois earn between $37,080 and $62,830, with a mean of $46,020. The national average for this role is $51,765.

$46,020 mean
10th Percentile$37,08090th Percentile$62,830

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$46,020
National Average$51,765
New Jersey$69,680
Connecticut$69,290
Massachusetts$67,520
Hawaii$67,390
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.