Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $44,070 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $61,260
Employed locally 370
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $44,070
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $61,260

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 58% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 42% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Milwaukee, WI is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.