14active postings
14list pay
3employers
$20–$27.27/hrtypical posted range
0offer a sign-on bonus
Posted pay by unit
| Pay unit | Postings | Typical posted range (median low–high) | Lowest floor – highest ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | 14 | $20–$27.27/hr | $19 – $37.95 |
Each posting is summarized in its own pay unit (salary, per-day, per-patient, hourly); units are never converted into each other. Practice mix: Hospital / academic (7), PE-backed group (7).
Illinois requires pay ranges in job postings, so coverage here is relatively complete.
By metro
| Metro | Postings | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 11 | $20–$29.10/hr n=11 |
| Lincolnwood, IL | 1 | $21–$25/hr n=1 |
| Merrionette Park, IL | 1 | $19–$19.08/hr n=1 |
| Mercyhealth Harlem-Freeport, IL | 1 | $19.02–$28.53/hr n=1 |
Recent postings
| Posted | Title | Employer · type | Location | Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Ophthalmic Technician | Mercyhealth Hospital / academic | McHenry, IL | $19.40–$34.10/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-10-06 | Ophthalmic Technician | Mercyhealth Hospital / academic | McHenry, IL | $22.73–$34.10/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-10-05 | Ophthalmic Assistant | Mercyhealth Hospital / academic | Mercyhealth Harlem-Freeport, IL | $19.02–$28.53/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-09-03 | Ophthalmic Technician | Mercyhealth Hospital / academic | Algonquin, IL | $19.40–$34.10/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-09-02 | Ophthalmic Tech II | Advocate Health (Aurora/Advocate) Hospital / academic | Aurora, IL | $25.30–$37.95/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-03-24 | Ophthalmology Technician | Mercyhealth Hospital / academic | McHenry, IL | $19.40–$29.10/hr | source posting › |
| 2025-10-16 | Ophthalmic Tech (part time) - IMMC (Chicago) | Advocate Health (Aurora/Advocate) Hospital / academic | Chicago, IL | $24.85–$37.30/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician I | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Gurnee, IL | $20–$22/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician I (exp) | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Oak Park, IL | $20–$22.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Lincolnwood, IL | $21–$25/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician I | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Hoffman Estates, IL | $22.50–$24.50/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Tech- Retina | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Lombard, IL | $20–$26/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician I | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Merrionette Park, IL | $19–$19.08/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician I | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Crystal Lake, IL | $22–$24/hr | source posting › |
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