Opticians, Dispensing pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $36.20 an hour ($75,300 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is 59% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). Connecticut ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.41 | $48,700 |
| 25% of workers | $26.93 | $56,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.20 | $75,300 |
| 75% of workers | $39.09 | $81,300 |
| 90% of workers | $40.90 | $85,070 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $78,600 | 130 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $76,820 | 70 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $76,170 | 60 |
| New Haven | $72,410 | 100 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $71,440 | 220 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $47,430 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,050 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $44,550 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $51,030 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,980 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,270 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,690 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $65,310 |
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