Optician Salary by State
Annual salary data for opticians across 25 states. National median: $43,572.
| State | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $45,530 | $49,080 | $65,520 |
| Washington | $39,040 | $48,960 | $73,950 |
| Connecticut | $40,730 | $48,520 | $63,060 |
| California | $36,430 | $47,940 | $82,710 |
| New Jersey | $35,820 | $47,460 | $62,610 |
| Massachusetts | $37,090 | $47,450 | $67,710 |
| New Hampshire | $38,810 | $47,240 | $67,020 |
| New York | $35,910 | $46,910 | $63,750 |
| Hawaii | $35,920 | $46,850 | $62,400 |
| Alaska | $40,720 | $46,780 | $65,970 |
| Rhode Island | $38,550 | $46,090 | $58,670 |
| Florida | $35,780 | $45,300 | $60,130 |
| Colorado | $38,580 | $44,820 | $63,480 |
| Illinois | $34,470 | $44,790 | $58,450 |
| Arizona | $37,040 | $41,790 | $53,040 |
| Virginia | $35,670 | $41,600 | $58,200 |
| North Carolina | $34,970 | $40,990 | $60,800 |
| Ohio | $34,940 | $40,000 | $55,060 |
| South Carolina | $31,420 | $38,840 | $50,570 |
| Kansas | $33,780 | $38,750 | $56,440 |
| Kentucky | $29,080 | $38,740 | $50,070 |
| Tennessee | $31,370 | $38,720 | $56,460 |
| Georgia | $29,310 | $37,900 | $59,210 |
| Nevada | $30,710 | $37,630 | $48,980 |
| Arkansas | $28,950 | $36,160 | $47,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics via CareerOneStop. Salary data is for informational purposes only.