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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,840
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.9% vs 2024
$39,850
Mean Salary
$36,840
Median Salary
$17.71
Hourly Rate
830 people work as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois earn a median salary of $36,840 per year ($3,070/month).
This is 11.9% below the national average of $41,796.
Illinois ranks #34 out of 40 states for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay.
Approximately 830 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 0.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Time Management
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.86
Mechanical
3.35
Mathematics
3.34
Customer and Personal Service
3.11
Administration and Management
3.0
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois range from $35,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,980 and $41,690.
Median $36,840
P10: $35,300P25: $35,980P75: $41,690P90: $47,990
10th
$35,300
25th
$35,980
Median
$36,840
75th
$41,690
90th
$47,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,300
$16.97
$2,941
25th Percentile
$35,980
$17.30
$2,998
Median (50th)
$36,840
$17.71
$3,070
75th Percentile
$41,690
$20.04
$3,474
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,990
$23.07
$3,999
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,850 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
Illinois ranks #34 of 40 states
$41,796
National avg. for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois is $36,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,850.
What is the salary range for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois?
Salaries for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois range from $35,300 at the 10th percentile to $47,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,980 and $41,690.
What is the starting salary for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois?
Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians positions in Illinois typically start around $35,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 830 people are employed as Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois is approximately $17.71 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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