The salary statistics and trend of opticians, dispensing in the industry of general merchandise 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.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,310 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for opticians, dispensing in the industry of general merchandise 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 $60,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent opticians, dispensing is $25,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of opticians, dispensing in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,400 | 5.22% | 18.79% |
| 2016 | $34,500 | 7.07% | - |
| 2015 | $32,060 | 7.17% | - |
| 2014 | $29,760 | 0.27% | - |
| 2013 | $29,680 | 0.40% | - |
| 2012 | $29,560 | - | - |
The average salaries of opticians, dispensing in four industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of opticians, dispensing in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Pharmacies and Drug Stores | |
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