Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $32,300 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.53
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $42,900
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $32,300
    75th
    $36,250
    90th
    $42,900

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 57% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 43% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,800
    Nurse Practitioners $103,860
    Physicians, All Other $363,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Dothan, AL is $15.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Dothan, AL is 30.6% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.