Opticians, Dispensing pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $20.09 an hour ($41,780 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Utah ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.16 | $35,680 |
| 25% of workers | $17.72 | $36,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.09 | $41,780 |
| 75% of workers | $24.84 | $51,670 |
| 90% of workers | $36.90 | $76,750 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. George | $43,040 | 60 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $42,710 | 130 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $42,070 | 260 |
| Ogden | $39,540 | 130 |
| Logan | $39,000 | 40 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,360 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,140 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,490 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,800 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $35,950 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,980 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,090 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,770 |
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