Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $39,520 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $31,570
90th percentile $64,400
Employed locally 230
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,570
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $64,400

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 59% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 41% 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
    Gainesville, FL $59,970
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,980
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $48,450
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,600
    Albany, GA $46,000

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,010
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Augusta, GA-SC is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.1% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $31,570 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.