Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$43,960

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.14

per hour

Employment

3,250

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-7.0%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, Illinois pays 7.0% LESS for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$45,133

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

36%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$37,080

25th

$38,190

Median

$43,960

75th

$47,850

90th

$62,830

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).