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Optician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Optician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.07
Average $22.07
Low $15.50
High $31.41

The average salary for a optician is $22.07 per hour in the United States. 8.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Optician job openings in United States

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Target Optical - Licensed Opti...
Target Optical3.4out of 5 stars.
Daly City, CA
$25.02 - $39.02 an hour
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Optician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TechData Service Company LLC.
 
$124,800per year
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STS Staffing & Temporary Servi...
 
$104,000per year
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Transitions Optical
 
$104,000per year
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Cascade Eye and Skin Centers
 
$100,000per year
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Infojini Inc
 
$86,464per year
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Greenstaff Medical
 
$83,980per year
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Highest paying cities for Opticians near United States

  1. Roswell, GA
    $23.35 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $22.63 per hour
  3. Kansas City, MO
    $22.00 per hour
  4. St. Louis, MO
    $19.80 per hour
  5. Milwaukee, WI
    $19.61 per hour

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