Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Opticians, Dispensing in Tennessee earn a median salary of $45,585 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.1% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 1,700 opticians, dispensing are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $37,310 to $50,580 depending on location.
$45,585
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$50,580
Highest paying metro
$37,310
Lowest paying metro
1,700
Employed in Tennessee
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | $50,580 | $38,950 | $64,860 | 50 |
| Morristown, TN | $49,450 | $37,320 | $64,170 | 40 |
| South Central Tennessee | $49,450 | $35,950 | $65,590 | 50 |
| Nashville, TN | $48,940 | $36,640 | $62,920 | 480 |
| West Tennessee | $47,920 | $35,050 | $65,540 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,120 | $36,900 | $57,670 | 220 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,680 | $34,990 | $52,020 | 220 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $45,770 | $33,690 | $59,370 | 70 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $44,840 | $36,750 | $57,960 | 130 |
| East Tennessee | $43,700 | $34,580 | $57,160 | 90 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $42,900 | $35,300 | $54,500 | 110 |
| North Central Tennessee | $37,940 | $32,190 | $58,110 | 110 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,310 | $31,650 | $49,320 | 60 |