Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $45,440 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $56,270
Employed locally 50
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $40,420
    50th (median)
    $45,440
    75th
    $47,060
    90th
    $56,270

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 62% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 38% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,640
    Dental Hygienists $84,220
    Physicians, All Other $376,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Oshkosh, WI is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Oshkosh, WI is 2.4% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,420.