Optometrist Jobs in Illinois
Across 69 live Optometrist listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $156K (75th percentile $174K), based on the 25 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 31st of 36 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are EssilorLuxottica Group (24), Luxottica of America (11), National Vision (9).
69+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 4, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 25 roles pay ~$156k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
25 jobs · 9 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
25 jobs · 9 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Optometrist (Spex Expressions) - DeKalb, IL
VSP VisionEmployer score · SilverDeKalb, IL
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Optometrist Pay in Illinois: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in Illinois today, then Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 69
- Live median
- $156k
- 75th $174k · n=25
- 12-mo median
- $144k
- Pay rank
- #31 of 36
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #30
- 12-mo postings
- 208
Optometrist roles in Illinois advertise $11k below the $155k median across the 36 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $190k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IL | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $144k | — | 4.4/10 | 208 |
| Louisiana#1 | $190k | +$46k | 6.0/10 | 14 |
| North Carolina#2 | $185k | +$41k | 5.0/10 | 242 |
| Florida#3 | $181k | +$36k | 4.5/10 | 374 |
| Kentuckyborders | $160k | +$16k | 5.2/10 | 67 |
| Missouriborders | $154k | +$10k | 4.4/10 | 105 |
| Wisconsinborders | $145k | +$1k | 3.8/10 | 97 |
| Indianaborders | $134k | −$10k | 4.2/10 | 51 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 36 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 4, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- EssilorLuxottica Group (24), Luxottica of America (11), National Vision (9)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 32% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment (of 69 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in Illinois.
How much do optometrist earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of optometrist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid optometrist jobs available?
Some optometrist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which optometrist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every optometrist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include Luxottica of America, EssilorLuxottica Group, National Vision, Walmart, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in Illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 69 optometrist positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in Illinois
EssilorLuxottica Group24 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Luxottica of America11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Vision9 open roles here · WLB 76/100Visionworks4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- VSP Vision4 open roles here · WLB 73/100
AEG Vision3 open roles here · WLB 75/100Pavletic Eye Care3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Walmart3 open roles here · WLB 75/100