Opticians, Dispensing pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $22.74 an hour ($47,310 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,260). Colorado ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.70 | $38,900 |
| 25% of workers | $21.23 | $44,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.74 | $47,310 |
| 75% of workers | $28.14 | $58,540 |
| 90% of workers | $31.81 | $66,160 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $50,840 | 120 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49,750 | 750 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47,360 | 140 |
| Greeley | $46,440 | 40 |
| Colorado Springs | $45,240 | 190 |
| Grand Junction | $44,360 | 60 |
| Pueblo | $42,060 | 40 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $48,400 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $49,970 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,330 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $59,430 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,700 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,260 |
| Optometrists | $152,000 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $70,050 |
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