Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $47,370 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $63,250
Employed locally 130
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $47,370
    75th
    $50,320
    90th
    $63,250

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,170
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,780
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $59,850
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,710
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,530

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Kennewick, WA is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Kennewick, WA is 1.7% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.