Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Virginia

Opticians, Dispensing in Virginia earn a median salary of $48,600 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.4% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 2,150 opticians, dispensing are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $38,480 to $59,700 depending on location.

$48,600 Avg median salary in Virginia
$59,700 Highest paying metro
$38,480 Lowest paying metro
2,150 Employed in Virginia

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      Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Charlottesville, VA $59,700 $39,250 $62,320 100
      Harrisonburg, VA $59,280 $48,610 $63,740 50
      Winchester, VA-WV $54,200 $41,300 $63,470 40
      Richmond, VA $52,000 $45,240 $62,540 410
      Staunton, VA $51,360 $38,130 $61,180 40
      Roanoke, VA $51,260 $42,850 $60,350 80
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $50,260 $38,280 $63,000 620
      Southside Virginia $48,540 $37,460 $64,000 50
      Blacksburg, VA $47,910 $37,380 $55,720 30
      Southwest Virginia $45,400 $35,630 $56,530 110
      Lynchburg, VA $45,050 $39,420 $60,740 70
      Northern West Virginia $38,480 $32,480 $46,340 100
      Southern West Virginia $38,480 $31,200 $41,130 50
      West Virginia $38,480 $31,960 $46,800 400

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