Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $36,700 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $58,000
Employed locally 80
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $29,680
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $41,590
    90th
    $58,000

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 47% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 53% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,570
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,500
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $57,900
    Florida $56,920
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $55,220

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,970
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,570
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,160
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,040
    Nurse Practitioners $125,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Idaho Falls, ID is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 21.2% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,680.