Opticians, Dispensing pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $23.66 an hour ($49,220 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). Washington ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.77 | $41,120 |
| 25% of workers | $22.23 | $46,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.66 | $49,220 |
| 75% of workers | $28.97 | $60,250 |
| 90% of workers | $37.90 | $78,830 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $60,140 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $58,250 | 60 |
| Bellingham | $53,050 | 60 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $50,490 | 50 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $49,540 | 120 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $48,960 | 1,140 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $48,780 | 70 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $47,650 | 180 |
| Yakima | $46,240 | 60 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $59,290 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $58,900 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $62,090 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $62,040 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $45,110 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $58,830 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,840 |
| Optometrists | $157,560 |
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