Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Colorado
Ranked #22 of 51 · CO
1.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,210 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,310
Employment 1,520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,900P25 $44,160 Median $47,310P75 $58,540P90 $66,160
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Colorado earn between $38,900 and $66,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Colorado is $51,210, about 1.1% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $50,840 | $53,020 | 120 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,750 | $54,460 | 750 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $47,360 | $49,820 | 140 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,790 | $50,690 | 50 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,440 | $48,330 | 40 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,240 | $46,820 | 190 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,360 | $43,650 | 60 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $44,160 | $44,580 | 60 |