DOL Median (Illinois)
$45,239
vs National
+11.8%
National: $40,477BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,012
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,239
+11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$40,477
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Illinois earns $45,239 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% above the national average of $40,477. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,012 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Surgeons SC | $50,000 | 1 |
| Ideal Family Eye Care | $40,477 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Martinsburg, WV · $73,648Los Angeles, CA · $48,000Greencastle, PA · $45,302Chicago, IL · $45,239Deland, FL · $40,000Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
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How much does a Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make in Illinois?
The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Illinois is $45,239 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Ophthalmic Medical Technicians?
A Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Illinois earns 11.8% more than the national median of $40,477, or $49,012 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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