Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $36,230 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.42
10th percentile $34,050
90th percentile $46,730
Employed locally 80
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,050
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $36,230
    75th
    $43,150
    90th
    $46,730

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 53% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 47% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $47,910
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $47,640
    Jacksonville, FL $47,600
    Clarksville, TN-KY $45,770
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $39,160
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,460

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Topeka, KS is $17.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Topeka, KS is 22.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $34,050 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.