Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $34,680 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $28,760
90th percentile $47,460
Employed locally 40
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,760
    25th
    $30,560
    50th (median)
    $34,680
    75th
    $37,980
    90th
    $47,460

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,300
    Pharmacists $108,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,630
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $56,160
    Nurse Practitioners $126,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Southwest Oklahoma is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 25.5% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $28,760 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,560.