Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $43,680 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $65,010
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $53,830
    90th
    $65,010

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 56% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 44% 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
    Gainesville, FL $59,970
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,980
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $48,450
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,600
    Albany, GA $46,000

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,750
    Nurse Practitioners $127,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $125,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Gainesville, GA is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Gainesville, GA is 6.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.