The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Illinois is $41,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,560.
Pay spans roughly $36,200 at the 10th percentile to $62,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.82 per hour. An estimated 3,660 people work as opticians, dispensing in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $41,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.82 |
| 10th percentile | $36,200 |
| 90th percentile | $62,560 |
| Employment | 3,660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.