Opticians, Dispensing in Illinois
Local pay for opticians, dispensing in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 29-2081
$43,960
median pay, Illinois
3,250
employed in Illinois
-7.0%
vs U.S. median
+2.9%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What opticians, dispensing earn in Illinois
Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of opticians, dispensing in Illinois earn between $38,190 and $47,850 a year; the U.S. median is $47,260.
$37,080
P10
$43,960
MEDIAN
$47,850
P75
$62,830
P90
Pay by metro in Illinois
$44,530
$42,070
$40,150
$39,790
$37,080
$37,040
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