SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA · 8 metro areas compared
At $50,490, median pay for Opticians, Dispensing in Mount Vernon, WA tracks the national median of $47,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,490, median pay for Opticians, Dispensing in Mount Vernon, WA tracks the national median of $47,260 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,630 to $54,080.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Wenatchee records the highest median at $60,140. Of the 250 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 180th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,760 | −13.8% |
| 25th | $47,630 | +0.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,490 | +6.8% |
| 75th | $54,080 | +14.4% |
| 90th | $79,090 | +67.4% |
| Mean | $53,110 | +12.4% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mount Vernon run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $50,490 buys what $47,187 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,187US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,490 a year, 6.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,760 to $79,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wenatchee, at $60,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Mount Vernon, WA?
The median annual wage is $50,490, or $24.27 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 Mount Vernon, WA is 6.8% 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 Mount Vernon, WA earns more than $79,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,760 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wenatchee, at $60,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Mount Vernon, WA. 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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