Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $37,890 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $51,830
Employed locally 190
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $34,500
    50th (median)
    $37,890
    75th
    $44,340
    90th
    $51,830

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $64,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,220
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $59,410
    Vermont $57,500
    Modesto, CA $52,690
    Richmond, VA $52,000

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Springfield, MO is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Springfield, MO is 18.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,500.