Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $47,400 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 30
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $47,400
    75th
    $53,670
    90th
    $62,230

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 68% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 32% 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
    Yuma, AZ $47,550
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $46,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,000
    Tucson, AZ $45,120
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $38,840

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$100,780
    Physical Therapists$103,390
    Nurse Practitioners$139,690
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,150
    Pharmacists$158,020
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Flagstaff, AZ is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 1.8% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.