Opticians, Dispensing pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $18.93 an hour ($39,370 a year). About 2,010 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Indiana ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.35 | $31,930 |
| 25% of workers | $17.67 | $36,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.93 | $39,370 |
| 75% of workers | $21.64 | $45,000 |
| 90% of workers | $24.02 | $49,960 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $39,840 | 170 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $39,800 | 40 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $39,580 | 520 |
| Kokomo | $38,390 | 50 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $38,370 | 60 |
| Terre Haute | $38,260 | 30 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $38,070 | 40 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $38,000 | 80 |
| Bloomington | $37,890 | 50 |
| Evansville | $37,790 | 120 |
| Muncie | $36,600 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,110 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,560 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,960 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,210 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $43,490 |
| Optometrists | $135,500 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $35,890 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,900 |
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