How much does an Optician make?

As of October 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Optician in the United States is $54,025. While Salary.com is seeing that Optician salary in the US can go up to $69,652 or down to $43,116, but most earn between $48,315 and $62,205. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optician in the United States.

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Optician Salaries by Percentile
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Monthly
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75th Percentile $62,205 $5,184 $1,196 $30
Average $54,025 $4,502 $1,039 $26
25th Percentile $48,315 $4,026 $929 $23

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How much does an Optician make?

As of October 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Optician in the United States is $54,025. While Salary.com is seeing that Optician salary in the US can go up to $69,652 or down to $43,116, but most earn between $48,315 and $62,205. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optician in the United States.

What is the hourly and monthly salary as an Optician?

As of October 01, 2024, the average hourly salary is $26 (range: $21 to $33); the average monthly salary is $4,502 (range: $3,593 to $5,804).

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What are the salaries of Optician with different levels of experience?

As of October 01, 2024, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Optician with under 1 year experience makes about $52,150. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Optician makes around $52,321. After 2-4 years, the Optician pay rises to about $54,636. Those senior Optician with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $58,054, and those Optician having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $58,298 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Optician $52,150
Intermediate Level Optician $52,321
Senior Level Optician $54,636
Specialist Level Optician $58,054
Expert Level Optician $58,298
$52,150 0 yr
$52,321 < 2 yrs
$54,636 2-4 yrs
$58,054 5-8 yrs
$58,298 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 3%
Mid Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Top Level 7%
Experienced 8%
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How much does salary of Optician vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of October 01, 2024, the average yearly salary of Optician in San Francisco, CA is $67,532 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $63,102. While an Optician earns $60,562 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Optician?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Optician salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of October 01, 2024, our research highlights a notable shift in Optician compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $55,644 in 2023 to about $55,899 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Optician salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

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Optician Salary by Year

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2023 $55,644
2024 $55,899
2025 $55,263
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Job Openings of Optician

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Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 69.8%
Bonuses 0.2%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 3.4%
Disability 1.1%
Healthcare 8.2%
Pension 2.9%
Time Off 8.9%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $54,025 69.8%
Bonus $136 0.2%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $4,143 5.4%
401K/403B $2,654 3.4%
Disability $867 1.1%
Healthcare $6,371 8.2%
Pension $2,275 2.9%
Time Off $6,874 8.9%
Total Compensation $77,345 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
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What are the salaries of an Optician with different levels of education?

Salaries for Optician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for an Optician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $51,213 - $54,636. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Optician Salaries by Degree Level

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Typical Education for Optician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 54.1%
Associates 23.9%
Bachelors 19.4%
Masters 1.2%
Doctorate 0.3%
Typical Education for Optician
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 54.1%
Associates 23.9%
Bachelors 19.4%
Masters 1.2%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Optician Salaries by Degree Level

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FAQ about Optician

1. What is the average salary of an Optician?

The average annual salary of Optician is $54,025. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Optician is $26; the average weekly pay of Optician is $1,039; the average monthly pay of Optician is $4,502.

2. Where can an Optician earn the most?

An Optician's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Optician earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Optician is $67,802.

3. What is the highest pay for Optician?

The highest pay for Optician is $69,652.

4. What is the lowest pay for Optician?

The lowest pay for Optician is $43,116.

5. What are the responsibilities of Optician?

Optician measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Takes precision measurements of eyes using a pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Being an Optician assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. Inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Additionally, Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglasses and contact lens care and maintenance. May process work orders and sales. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Applicable License. Requires Licensed Optician. Typically reports to a manager. Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

6. What are the skills of Optician

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.)

Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Promotion: Developing and implementing promotional activities to attract and increase the awareness of customers in buying products.

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Point of Sale: Accepting payments from customers for goods and services either in person or online.

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