Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $45,800 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $60,400
Employed locally 80
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $45,800
    75th
    $49,230
    90th
    $60,400

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 67% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 33% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,170
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,780
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $59,850
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,710
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,530

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,240
    Physicians, All Other $293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,250
    Pharmacists $141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,370
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Yakima, WA is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Yakima, WA is 1.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.