Opticians, Dispensing pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $23.18 an hour ($48,210 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). Arizona ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.18 | $39,890 |
| 25% of workers | $21.46 | $44,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.18 | $48,210 |
| 75% of workers | $28.21 | $58,670 |
| 90% of workers | $36.20 | $75,300 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma | $49,610 | 30 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $48,530 | 990 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $48,450 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $48,440 | 50 |
| Tucson | $46,930 | 170 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,940 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,640 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $56,370 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,940 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,790 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $47,040 |
| Optometrists | $122,250 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $43,360 |
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