Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Alabama
Opticians, Dispensing in Alabama earn a median salary of $34,798 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.3% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 750 opticians, dispensing are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $31,440 to $36,840 depending on location.
$34,798
Avg median salary in Alabama
$36,840
Highest paying metro
$31,440
Lowest paying metro
750
Employed in Alabama
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $36,840 | $34,300 | $44,170 | 100 |
| Daphne, AL | $36,420 | $33,320 | $39,870 | 70 |
| Birmingham, AL | $36,070 | $33,540 | $38,130 | 220 |
| Northwest Alabama | $36,070 | $32,310 | $39,920 | 30 |
| Southeast Alabama | $36,050 | $29,900 | $37,750 | 50 |
| Montgomery, AL | $35,720 | $32,140 | $37,610 | 50 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $35,680 | $31,790 | $39,100 | 30 |
| Southwest Alabama | $34,850 | $32,140 | $38,360 | 30 |
| Northeast Alabama | $34,500 | $31,550 | $38,410 | 80 |
| Dothan, AL | $32,300 | $29,830 | $36,250 | — |
| Mobile, AL | $31,630 | $30,260 | $35,410 | 60 |
| Auburn, AL | $31,440 | $29,910 | $37,560 | 30 |