SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — Burlington
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
At $59,310 a year, the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Burlington, VT sits 25.5% above the national figure of $47,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,310 a year, the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Burlington, VT sits 25.5% above the national figure of $47,260. Half of workers earn between $47,100 and $76,850. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,330 and the ninetieth at $77,310.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 239th of 396 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | −14.7% |
| 25th | $47,100 | −0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $59,310 | +25.5% |
| 75th | $76,850 | +62.6% |
| 90th | $77,310 | +63.6% |
| Mean | $67,390 | +42.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Burlington sit close to the national average, so $59,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,520US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,310 a year, 25.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,330 to $77,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Burlington, VT?
The median annual wage is $59,310, or $28.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,260, so pay in Burlington, VT is 25.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Burlington, VT earns more than $77,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Burlington, VT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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