Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $37,700 -19% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 220
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $44,650
    90th
    $45,760

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 55% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 45% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Wichita, KS is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Wichita, KS is 19% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.