The average salary for a opticians, dispensing in the United States is $47,560, but the range typically falls between $36,380 and $57,490. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.86, with a range between $17.49 and $27.64.
There are approximately 76,770 people employed as a opticians, dispensing in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of opticians, dispensing.The state with the best pay for a opticians, dispensing is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $64,220, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $32,870.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,560 | $15.18 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,380 | $17.49 |
| Median | $44,170 | $21.23 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,490 | $27.64 |
| 90th Percentile | $69,900 | $33.61 |
The salary of a opticians, dispensing can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a opticians, dispensing in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for opticians, dispensing are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, District of Columbia while the worst states are Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,320 | $32,870 | $42,800 |
| Alaska | $37,360 | $53,880 | $67,590 |
| Arizona | $34,650 | $46,770 | $68,750 |
| Arkansas | $29,520 | $44,910 | $66,300 |
| California | $39,170 | $59,960 | $79,210 |
| Colorado | $35,910 | $46,020 | $60,720 |
| Connecticut | $40,300 | $64,220 | $82,050 |
| Delaware | $28,470 | $38,840 | $46,970 |
| District of Columbia | $35,850 | $58,550 | $73,770 |
| Florida | $35,970 | $52,160 | $70,760 |
| Georgia | $29,950 | $45,410 | $68,350 |
| Hawaii | $34,800 | $52,710 | $72,860 |
| Idaho | $28,800 | $40,340 | $57,050 |
| Illinois | $34,380 | $41,240 | $50,190 |
| Indiana | $30,010 | $38,120 | $46,780 |
| Iowa | $31,790 | $40,610 | $49,700 |
| Kansas | $30,030 | $37,980 | $47,360 |
| Kentucky | $29,710 | $43,960 | $61,880 |
| Louisiana | $28,610 | $36,870 | $51,120 |
| Maine | $36,030 | $46,420 | $60,030 |
| Maryland | $33,830 | $44,770 | $56,300 |
| Massachusetts | $45,120 | $66,330 | $86,500 |
| Michigan | $32,140 | $42,710 | $54,190 |
| Minnesota | $34,000 | $44,810 | $55,110 |
| Mississippi | $25,540 | $32,780 | $42,940 |
| Missouri | $30,390 | $38,510 | $49,830 |
| Montana | $30,440 | $44,380 | $58,940 |
| Nebraska | $30,900 | $39,340 | $48,900 |
| Nevada | $36,580 | $52,900 | $78,430 |
| New Hampshire | $36,600 | $48,610 | $60,930 |
| New Jersey | $43,050 | $61,350 | $79,080 |
| New Mexico | $30,940 | $38,750 | $47,410 |
| New York | $40,540 | $59,680 | $74,140 |
| North Carolina | $32,700 | $51,870 | $74,960 |
| North Dakota | $35,970 | $42,000 | $51,940 |
| Ohio | $34,470 | $46,600 | $60,220 |
| Oklahoma | $27,290 | $34,820 | $44,950 |
| Oregon | $36,610 | $50,440 | $71,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,400 | $42,060 | $56,180 |
| Rhode Island | $35,250 | $48,740 | $62,730 |
| South Carolina | $30,960 | $48,390 | $68,550 |
| South Dakota | $33,740 | $39,690 | $48,680 |
| Tennessee | $30,210 | $46,270 | $68,750 |
| Texas | $29,130 | $37,890 | $48,020 |
| Utah | $31,730 | $42,820 | $71,340 |
| Vermont | $39,260 | $56,430 | $71,340 |
| Virginia | $35,770 | $55,030 | $74,030 |
| Washington | $37,450 | $51,400 | $73,420 |
| West Virginia | $28,030 | $37,810 | $54,040 |
| Wisconsin | $33,150 | $42,390 | $56,370 |
| Wyoming | $30,620 | $38,480 | $47,360 |
Even between cities, the salary of a opticians, dispensing can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for opticians, dispensing is Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area, CT with an average salary of $69,680.The city with the lowest average salary for opticians, dispensing is Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $29,800.
Areas with highest average salaries for opticians, dispensing
Areas with lowest average salaries for opticians, dispensing
The number of opticians, dispensing in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of opticians, dispensing has increased by 8,590. On average, the number of opticians, dispensing has been increasing by 3.1% each year. The salary of opticians, dispensing has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of opticians, dispensing has increased by $6,180. On average, the salary of opticians, dispensing has been increasing by 3.7% each year.
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