Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #2 of 51 · CT
33.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,290 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $75,300
Employment 610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,700P25 $56,010 Median $75,300P75 $81,300P90 $85,070
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Connecticut earn between $48,700 and $85,070. 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 Connecticut is $69,290, about 33.8% above the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $78,600 | $74,410 | 130 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $76,820 | $70,540 | 70 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $76,170 | $72,040 | 60 |
| New Haven, CT | $72,410 | $68,050 | 100 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $71,440 | $66,330 | 220 |