Opticians, Dispensing pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $22.55 an hour ($46,910 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,260). Nevada ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.31 | $38,090 |
| 25% of workers | $22.12 | $46,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.55 | $46,910 |
| 75% of workers | $38.05 | $79,140 |
| 90% of workers | $40.70 | $84,660 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | $47,680 | 160 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $46,850 | 700 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (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 Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,200 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,980 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,620 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $50,790 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $37,660 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,640 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $76,160 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $50,300 |
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