Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Illinois
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $36,840 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($39,460)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,300; the top 10% earn over $47,990. Nationally the range is $33,530 to $57,380.
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $36,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,300 and the top 10% earn over $47,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for ophthalmic laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 40 (−7% vs. the national median of $39,460). Living costs are not included.