Optometrists Salary in Illinois

Optometrists in Illinois earn the most in Peoria (average $155,720 a year) and the least in Bloomington ($133,450), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $143,720 and the median at $145,620 for 1,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Illinois

Peoria$155,720
Chicago$144,330
Bloomington$133,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Peoria	$155,720	$166,600	$134,630	$110,134	91
Chicago	$144,330	$145,630	$132,090	$102,912	104
Bloomington	$133,450	$132,740	$126,030	$96,014	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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