The salary statistics and trend of opticians, dispensing in the industry of administrative and support services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare opticians, dispensing salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for opticians, dispensing in the industry of administrative and support services. 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 $58,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent opticians, dispensing is $24,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of opticians, dispensing in the industry of Administrative and Support Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,620 | 4.49% | 17.18% |
| 2016 | $34,020 | -3.70% | - |
| 2015 | $35,280 | 0.45% | - |
| 2014 | $35,120 | 8.06% | - |
| 2013 | $32,290 | 8.64% | - |
| 2012 | $29,500 | - | - |
The average salaries of opticians, dispensing in two industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 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 |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | |
| Employment Services | |