The median annual wage for Optometrists in Illinois is $136,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $134,250.
Pay spans roughly $68,320 at the 10th percentile to $176,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $65.48 per hour. An estimated 1,670 people work as optometrists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $136,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $134,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $65.48 |
| 10th percentile | $68,320 |
| 90th percentile | $176,130 |
| Employment | 1,670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.