Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $17.71 an hour ($36,840 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.

$17.71Median hourly pay

$35,980–$41,690Middle half of workers, yearly

830People in this job in Illinois

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($39,460). Illinois ranks 34th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Illinois

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.97	$35,300
25% of workers	$17.30	$35,980
Half of workers (median)	$17.71	$36,840
75% of workers	$20.04	$41,690
90% of workers	$23.07	$47,990

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Peoria	$45,620	90
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$36,870	520

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmic laboratory technicians

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.