Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,320 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $46,950
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $30,560
    50th (median)
    $34,320
    75th
    $36,920
    90th
    $46,950

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,540
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,500
    Pharmacists $131,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Southeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Southeast Oklahoma is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.90 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 26.3% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,560.