Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $45,180 -3% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 40
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $45,180
    75th
    $56,840
    90th
    $72,590

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 57% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 43% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $55,220
    Winchester, VA-WV $54,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,830
    Winston-Salem, NC $48,690

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,500
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,640
    Physical Therapists$96,450
    Physicians, All Other$363,890
    Pharmacists$139,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Kenosha, WI is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Kenosha, WI is 3% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.