Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $42,150 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.27
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 60
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $42,150
    75th
    $45,040
    90th
    $60,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 73% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 27% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,530
    Winchester, VA-WV $54,200
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,510
    Wheeling, WV-OH $42,730
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $37,510
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $37,500

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,370
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,200
    Pharmacists$132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians$63,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Charleston, WV is $20.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Charleston, WV is 9.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.