Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Opticians, Dispensing in Missouri earn a median salary of $36,345 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.9% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 2,100 opticians, dispensing are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $34,850 to $38,460 depending on location.
$36,345
Avg median salary in Missouri
$38,460
Highest paying metro
$34,850
Lowest paying metro
2,100
Employed in Missouri
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $38,460 | $35,780 | $46,770 | 550 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,980 | $34,710 | $47,310 | 810 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,890 | $34,500 | $44,340 | 190 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,690 | $34,950 | $41,080 | 30 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $36,390 | $33,610 | $44,620 | 40 |
| Southeast Missouri | $35,910 | $33,190 | $43,860 | 90 |
| Columbia, MO | $35,820 | $31,130 | $43,970 | 60 |
| Southwest Missouri | $35,450 | $34,700 | $43,330 | 50 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $35,420 | $30,640 | $41,380 | 60 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $35,360 | $31,200 | $42,510 | 60 |
| North Missouri | $34,920 | $32,610 | $37,210 | 70 |
| Central Missouri | $34,850 | $33,780 | $43,860 | 90 |