SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · United States
Opticians, Dispensing
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Opticians, Dispensing across the United States is $47,260 per year, measured over 73,530 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $75,300.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Opticians, Dispensing
Pay for this occupation varies by 107.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $75,300 and Louisiana pays $36,360.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $75,300 | 610 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $75,300 | 110 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $72,460 | 2,010 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $67,210 | 1,360 | |
| 5 | New York | $63,880 | 3,520 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $61,310 | 80 | |
| 7 | Florida | $58,850 | 5,080 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $58,250 | 90 | |
| 9 | California | $57,990 | 7,840 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $57,350 | 70 |
States with the most Opticians, Dispensing jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,840 | $57,990 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,700 | $38,720 | |
| 3 | Florida | 5,080 | $58,850 | |
| 4 | New York | 3,520 | $63,880 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 3,250 | $43,960 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 3,080 | $41,180 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 2,960 | $50,500 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 2,290 | $48,010 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 2,230 | $45,450 | |
| 10 | Washington | 2,100 | $49,220 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $78,830 | 90 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $78,600 | 130 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $77,460 | 120 |
| 4 | Waterbury | $76,820 | 70 |
| 5 | Norwich | $76,170 | 60 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu | $75,300 | 90 |
| 7 | New Haven | $72,410 | 100 |
| 8 | Atlantic City | $72,290 | 70 |
| 9 | Hartford | $71,440 | 220 |
| 10 | New York | $71,050 | 3,460 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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