Optician salary in the United States

How much does a Optician make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$47,260

Median $47,260
Low $35,610High $76,750

Based on 73,530 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$35,610
25th percentile
$38,820
75th percentile
$61,700
90th percentile
$76,750

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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