Dispensing Opticians
Work with patients to fit eye glasses and contacts.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $22.46 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 6.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Dispensing Optician Licensed Optician Optometric Assistant See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Dispensing Opticians *
U S |
$18.02 | $21.87 | $28.47 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$19.05 | $22.46 | $23.99 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.63 | $21.69 | $23.34 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$16.23 | $19.03 | $23.18 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.9 | $20.81 | $23.98 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.86 | $21.1 | $23.31 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.62 | $19.06 | $22.02 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.17 | $22.86 | $24.57 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1640 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Dispensing Opticians most often work?
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Health and Personal Care Stores
- General Merchandise Stores
- Hospitals
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
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