Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Connecticut
Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut earn a median salary of $66,856 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +43.6% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 560 opticians, dispensing are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $63,170 to $72,750 depending on location.
$66,856
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$72,750
Highest paying metro
$63,170
Lowest paying metro
560
Employed in Connecticut
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $72,750 | $58,350 | $80,400 | 140 |
| Norwich, CT | $68,790 | $59,070 | $78,660 | 60 |
| New Haven, CT | $64,990 | $56,210 | $79,780 | 80 |
| Hartford, CT | $64,580 | $52,900 | $80,600 | 210 |
| Waterbury, CT | $63,170 | $53,560 | $77,630 | 70 |