Opticians, Dispensing pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $23.08 an hour ($48,010 a year). About 2,290 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). Georgia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.69 | $36,800 |
| 25% of workers | $20.13 | $41,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.08 | $48,010 |
| 75% of workers | $31.07 | $64,620 |
| 90% of workers | $35.64 | $74,120 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $51,890 | 1,380 |
| Savannah | $46,440 | 100 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $46,250 | 70 |
| Gainesville | $45,310 | 50 |
| Warner Robins | $44,870 | 40 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $44,810 | 30 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $44,700 | 150 |
| Valdosta | $44,220 | 30 |
| Albany | $39,670 | 40 |
| Columbus | $39,450 | 70 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $41,600 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,910 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,310 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $39,150 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,750 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,850 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $34,630 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $45,050 |
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