Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Minnesota
Opticians, Dispensing in Minnesota earn a median salary of $46,364 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.4% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 1,610 opticians, dispensing are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $44,050 to $49,400 depending on location.
$46,364
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$49,400
Highest paying metro
$44,050
Lowest paying metro
1,610
Employed in Minnesota
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Opticians, Dispensing
inOpticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $49,400 | $45,050 | $55,830 | 1,070 |
| Rochester, MN | $47,840 | $44,750 | $58,840 | 70 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $46,660 | $37,140 | $49,610 | 60 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $46,340 | $44,110 | $58,050 | 40 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $45,680 | $40,270 | $48,300 | 140 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $45,510 | $39,490 | $50,840 | 70 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $45,430 | $40,560 | $47,600 | 90 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $44,050 | $36,670 | $48,210 | 70 |