Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $63,940 +37.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $40,730
90th percentile $74,220
Employed locally 40
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,730
    25th
    $41,400
    50th (median)
    $63,940
    75th
    $65,630
    90th
    $74,220

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 70% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 30% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,660
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,910
    Physical Therapists $97,080
    Dental Hygienists $100,950
    Pharmacists $145,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Burlington, VT is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Burlington, VT is 37.3% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $40,730 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,400.