Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $47,550 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $74,370
Employed locally 40
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $47,550
    75th
    $55,700
    90th
    $74,370

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 79% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 21% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $47,400
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $46,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,000
    Tucson, AZ $45,120
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $38,840

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,020
    Physical Therapists $96,860
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Nurse Practitioners $126,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Yuma, AZ is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Yuma, AZ is 2.1% above 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.