Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $63,420 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.49
10th percentile $45,370
90th percentile $82,050
Employed locally 70
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,370
    25th
    $50,600
    50th (median)
    $63,420
    75th
    $78,830
    90th
    $82,050

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 90% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 10% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $64,710
    Worcester, MA $64,520
    Massachusetts $63,810
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,570

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$90,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67,170
    Physicians, All Other$77,910
    Nurse Practitioners$144,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Springfield, MA is $30.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Springfield, MA is 36.2% above 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $45,370 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,600.