Opticians, Dispensing in Illinois
SOC 29-2081 ยท Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
3,250Jobs in Illinois
$46,020Mean annual wage
34th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,080 | $17.83 |
| 25th percentile | $38,190 | $18.36 |
| Median (50th) | $43,960 | $21.14 |
| 75th percentile | $47,850 | $23.01 |
| 90th percentile | $62,830 | $30.21 |
| Mean | $46,020 | $22.13 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are New Jersey ($69,680), Connecticut ($69,290), Massachusetts ($67,520); the lowest are Mississippi ($37,590), Louisiana ($37,840), Alabama ($38,710). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3,250 | $46,020 | $43,960 |
| Iowa | 920 | $44,570 | $44,480 |
| Indiana | 2,010 | $41,390 | $39,370 |
| Kentucky | 950 | $47,050 | $44,290 |
| Missouri | 1,600 | $43,900 | $38,750 |
| Wisconsin | 1,430 | $46,000 | $44,820 |