Opticians, Dispensing pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $17.48 an hour ($36,360 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Louisiana ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.87 | $28,840 |
| 25% of workers | $15.44 | $32,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.48 | $36,360 |
| 75% of workers | $19.79 | $41,150 |
| 90% of workers | $22.53 | $46,870 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $38,300 | 120 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $37,580 | 60 |
| Baton Rouge | $36,910 | 140 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $36,910 | 50 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $36,360 | 40 |
| Alexandria | $36,160 | 40 |
| Lake Charles | $35,130 | 40 |
| Lafayette | $34,300 | 70 |
| Monroe | $33,410 | 50 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,410 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $34,040 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $39,730 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $38,750 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $33,450 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $35,960 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,470 |
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