Health Care Salaries
Opticians

How Much Do Opticians Make?

The median salary for opticians is $39,610 per year or $19.04 per hour. The quoted salary figures for opticians reflect the median earnings of the profession, with a majority of opticians earning between $34,310 and $52,000 per year. It is important to note that individual salaries may vary based on factors such as years of experience, geographic location, specialization, practice setting, and other relevant factors.

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How Much Do Opticians Make in Each State?

Location

Annual Salary

Hourly Salary

30510
14.67
55780
26.82
39020
18.76
36510
17.55
48100
23.13
41600
20.00
70790
34.04
36000
17.31
48920
23.52
37670
18.11
62390
29.99
35500
17.07
36880
17.73
35200
16.92
36300
17.45
34730
16.70
38170
18.35
30300
14.57
38750
18.63
43840
21.08
59490
28.60
37230
17.90
38840
18.67
30160
14.50
34640
16.66
37290
17.93
35810
17.22
42580
20.47
45090
21.68
59080
28.40
32000
15.39
59940
28.82
39360
18.93
37860
18.20
41480
19.94
33000
15.87
42390
20.38
36530
17.56
50810
24.43
44580
21.43
34260
16.47
43680
21.00
35750
17.19
31200
15.00
52520
25.25
50850
24.45
47280
22.73
37660
18.11
38980
18.74
34460
16.57
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