Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,500 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $29,620
90th percentile $44,070
Employed locally 80
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,620
    25th
    $31,550
    50th (median)
    $34,500
    75th
    $38,410
    90th
    $44,070

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,590
    Pharmacists $128,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,320
    Nurse Practitioners $108,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Northeast Alabama is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Northeast Alabama is 25.9% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $29,620 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,550.