Opticians, Dispensing Salary (2025)
Based on 73,530 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,610 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,820 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $47,260 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $61,700 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $76,750 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$39K
Median
$47K
75th
$62K
90th
$77K
Highest Paying States for Opticians, Dispensing
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $69,680 |
| Connecticut | $69,290 |
| Massachusetts | $67,520 |
| Hawaii | $67,390 |
| New York | $64,830 |
| Vermont | $62,790 |
| District of Columbia | $61,790 |
| California | $61,070 |
| Alaska | $57,900 |
| Nevada | $56,700 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Opticians, Dispensing salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $69,680 per year, while Nevada has an average of $56,700 — a difference of $12,980. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Opticians, Dispensing
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73,530 workers were employed as Opticians, Dispensings in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $51,770 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-2081