Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $46,650 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 190
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $56,670
    90th
    $62,130

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 65% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Johnson City, TN $50,580
    Cleveland, OH $48,850
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,700
    Columbus, OH $48,400
    Mansfield, OH $48,140
    Ohio $48,080

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Akron, OH is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.32 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Akron, OH is 0.2% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Akron?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.