Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,380 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $67,850
Employed locally 50
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $43,040
    50th (median)
    $44,380
    75th
    $52,440
    90th
    $67,850

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Arizona is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Arizona is 4.7% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,040.