Opticians, Dispensing pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $19.80 an hour ($41,180 a year). About 3,080 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Michigan ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.64 | $34,610 |
| 25% of workers | $18.02 | $37,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.80 | $41,180 |
| 75% of workers | $22.04 | $45,850 |
| 90% of workers | $25.04 | $52,090 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $45,090 | 90 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $43,830 | 1,470 |
| Traverse City | $42,050 | 80 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $41,820 | 370 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $41,390 | 150 |
| Flint | $39,230 | 130 |
| Saginaw | $38,660 | 50 |
| Niles | $38,590 | 50 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $37,870 | 30 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $37,780 | 120 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,870 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,340 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $48,520 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,670 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $40,280 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,750 |
| Optometrists | $135,650 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $36,130 |
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