The salary statistics and trend of opticians, dispensing in the industry of other 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 | $22,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for opticians, dispensing in the industry of other 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 $58,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent opticians, dispensing is $22,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of opticians, dispensing in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $35,130 | 6.32% | 12.44% |
| 2015 | $32,910 | 7.90% | - |
| 2014 | $30,310 | -0.26% | - |
| 2013 | $30,390 | -1.22% | - |
| 2012 | $30,760 | - | - |
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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