Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $39,810 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $31,610
90th percentile $50,850
Employed locally 150
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,610
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $39,810
    75th
    $45,150
    90th
    $50,850

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,670
    Dental Hygienists$82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Lansing, MI is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Lansing, MI is 14.5% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $31,610 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.