Optometrists Salary in Illinois
Optometrists in Illinois earn a median of $145,620 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $145,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,350; the top 10% earn over $190,620. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Illinois
How much do optometrists make in Illinois?
The median is $145,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,350 and the top 10% earn over $190,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.