Opticians, Dispensing Salary in the Industry of Pharmacies and Drug Stores

The salary statistics and trend of opticians, dispensing in the industry of pharmacies and drug stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare opticians, dispensing salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$19,490
25th Percentile Wage
$22,740
50th Percentile Wage
$29,560
75th Percentile Wage
$41,230
90th Percentile Wage
$52,520

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for opticians, dispensing in the industry of pharmacies and drug stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) opticians, dispensing is $52,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent opticians, dispensing is $19,490.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of opticians, dispensing in the industry of Pharmacies and Drug Stores from 2012 to 2016. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.

YearMedian Salary Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$29,560
0.00% 0.00%
2012
$29,560
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Table 3. Compare Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of opticians, dispensing in four industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of opticians, dispensing in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
General Merchandise Stores
$36,400
Other General Merchandise Stores
$35,130
Department Stores
$30,650
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$29,560

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