Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,130 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $29,420
90th percentile $62,950
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

Compare Opticians, Dispensing salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Eastern Ohio stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Opticians, Dispensing
in
Eastern Ohio
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,420
    25th
    $36,270
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $57,200
    90th
    $62,950

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,510
    Physicians, All Other $506,500
    Nurse Practitioners $124,450
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Eastern Ohio is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.39 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Eastern Ohio is 1.2% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $29,420 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,270.