Opticians, Dispensing pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,840 or more. The middle half of opticians, dispensing in Springfield earn between $39,790 and $47,140.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $40KMedian
- $47K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,680 | $3,723 | $21.48 |
| Median | $39,790 | $3,316 | $19.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,790 | $3,316 | $19.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,140 | $3,928 | $22.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Opticians, dispensing in Springfield earn about the same as the Illinois average ($46,020) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($51,770). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $47,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $44,680 | $39,790 | $37,950 | $59,840 | 60 |
| Illinois | $46,020 | $43,960 | $37,080 | $62,830 | 3,250 |
| United States | $51,770 | $47,260 | $35,610 | $76,750 | 73,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Opticians, Dispensing salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $44,680, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $36,010 a year, or $3,001 a month and $1,385 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for opticians, dispensing? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $44,680 buys what about $48,175 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Opticians, Dispensing salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 2nd of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($47,180).
- Chicago$47,180
- Springfield$44,680
- Rockford$44,370
- Champaign$43,970
- Peoria$42,930
- Bloomington$42,100
Highest-paying cities for opticians, dispensing
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,410).
- Bridgeport, CT$74,410
- Norwich, CT$72,040
- Waterbury, CT$70,540
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,420
- Syracuse, NY$70,310
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Opticians, Dispensing salary in Springfield: questions
How much do opticians, dispensing make an hour in Springfield?
$21.48 an hour on average, and $19.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level opticians, dispensing salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the opticians, dispensing take-home pay in Springfield?
About $36,010 a year ($3,001 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,680.
Do opticians, dispensing earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($51,770).
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 29-2081; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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