Opticians, Dispensing pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $23.09 an hour ($48,020 a year). About 1,490 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). Minnesota ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| 25% of workers | $20.34 | $42,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.09 | $48,020 |
| 75% of workers | $27.12 | $56,420 |
| 90% of workers | $32.45 | $67,490 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $48,840 | 930 |
| Rochester | $47,460 | 80 |
| Duluth | $46,240 | 60 |
| St. Cloud | $45,210 | 50 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $50,480 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,300 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,930 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $59,540 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $50,070 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $40,280 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $63,080 |
| Optometrists | $158,700 |
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