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 |