Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Louisiana
Opticians, Dispensing in Louisiana earn a median salary of $34,025 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.9% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 840 opticians, dispensing are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $31,370 to $36,820 depending on location.
$34,025
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$36,820
Highest paying metro
$31,370
Lowest paying metro
840
Employed in Louisiana
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,820 | $32,200 | $44,580 | 180 |
| Shreveport, LA | $35,580 | $31,220 | $39,330 | 60 |
| Slidell, LA | $35,060 | $29,330 | $44,630 | 60 |
| New Orleans, LA | $35,000 | $30,060 | $42,340 | 150 |
| Houma, LA | $34,610 | $31,210 | $43,130 | 40 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $34,520 | $32,140 | $40,180 | 30 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $33,950 | $31,200 | $40,630 | 30 |
| Central Louisiana | $33,680 | $31,460 | $39,100 | 30 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $33,430 | $30,130 | $44,100 | 50 |
| Monroe, LA | $32,270 | $27,000 | $40,450 | 60 |
| Lafayette, LA | $32,010 | $27,440 | $43,020 | 100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $31,370 | $29,600 | $37,430 | 50 |