Opticians, Dispensing pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $17.73 an hour ($36,880 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.90 | $31,000 |
| 25% of workers | $16.53 | $34,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.73 | $36,880 |
| 75% of workers | $19.95 | $41,490 |
| 90% of workers | $22.94 | $47,720 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $37,700 | 100 |
| Birmingham | $37,410 | 220 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $37,410 | 50 |
| Tuscaloosa | $36,500 | 30 |
| Montgomery | $36,440 | 40 |
| Mobile | $35,960 | 60 |
| Dothan | $34,420 | 90 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,100 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,030 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $36,680 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $43,600 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $35,800 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $36,760 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,030 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,440 |
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