Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $36,420 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $30,180
90th percentile $47,440
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,180
    25th
    $33,320
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $39,870
    90th
    $47,440

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 49% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 51% 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
    Vallejo, CA $64,400
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,130
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,070
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $62,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,940
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $61,100

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,160
    Pharmacists $131,930
    Dental Hygienists $60,060
    Physicians, All Other $150,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Daphne, AL is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Daphne, AL is 21.8% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $30,180 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,320.