Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $38,840 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $31,120
90th percentile $45,420
Employed locally 100
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,120
    25th
    $37,880
    50th (median)
    $38,840
    75th
    $44,910
    90th
    $45,420

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 55% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 45% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,400
    Minnesota $49,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,830
    Wilmington, NC $48,610
    Missoula, MT $46,370

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Kalamazoo, MI is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 16.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $31,120 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,880.