Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $45,120 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $34,970
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 220
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,970
    25th
    $36,260
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $59,550
    90th
    $72,590

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 66% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 34% 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
    Yuma, AZ $47,550
    Flagstaff, AZ $47,400
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $46,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,000
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $38,840

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,690
    Pharmacists$138,930
    Physicians, All Other$357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians$38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Tucson, AZ is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $34,970 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,260.