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Optometrists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Optometrists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$145,620
Median Annual Salary
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+6.9% vs 2024
$143,720
Mean Salary
$145,620
Median Salary
$70.01
Hourly Rate
1,540 people work as Optometrists in Illinois
Optometrists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Optometrists in Illinois earn a median salary of $145,620 per year ($12,135/month).
This is 7.0% above the national average of $136,108.
Illinois ranks #16 out of 51 states for Optometrists pay.
Approximately 1,540 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 6.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Optometrists
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Active Listening
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.81
Biology
4.52
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
English Language
3.9
Mathematics
3.62
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(95.2% of workers)
Salaries for Optometrists in Illinois range from $93,350 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $190,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $129,310 and $162,650.
The median annual salary for Optometrists in Illinois is $145,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $143,720.
What is the salary range for a Optometrists in Illinois?
Salaries for Optometrists in Illinois range from $93,350 at the 10th percentile to $190,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $129,310 and $162,650.
What is the starting salary for a Optometrists in Illinois?
Entry-level Optometrists positions in Illinois typically start around $93,350 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $129,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Optometrists in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,540 people are employed as Optometrists in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Optometrists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Optometrists in Illinois is approximately $70.01 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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