The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $47,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,110.
Pay spans roughly $36,280 at the 10th percentile to $60,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.99 per hour. An estimated 1,650 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $47,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.99 |
| 10th percentile | $36,280 |
| 90th percentile | $60,130 |
| Employment | 1,650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.