Optometrist Salary in Illinois
Based on 2K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$136,200
$65.481/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+3.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $176K
2K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,320 |
| 25th percentile | $109,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,200 |
| 75th percentile | $158,810 |
| 90th percentile | $176,130 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,590 |
| 2023 | $131,060 |
| 2024 | $136,200 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,590 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $131,060 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $136,200 | $131,624 |