Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $47,600 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $78,380
Employed locally 1,170
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $47,600
    75th
    $60,850
    90th
    $78,380

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 64% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 36% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $55,010
    Carson City, NV $49,040
    Jacksonville, FL $47,600
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $47,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,780
    Reno, NV $45,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Las Vegas, NV is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.64 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Las Vegas, NV is 2.2% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.