The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Illinois is $37,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,810.
Pay spans roughly $31,260 at the 10th percentile to $49,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.87 per hour. An estimated 560 people work as ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $37,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.87 |
| 10th percentile | $31,260 |
| 90th percentile | $49,130 |
| Employment | 560 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.