Opticians, Dispensing Salary in District of Columbia
Ranked #7 of 51 · DC
19.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,790 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $61,310
Employment 80
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,190P25 $48,040 Median $61,310P75 $65,680P90 $86,110
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in District of Columbia earn between $45,190 and $86,110. 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 District of Columbia is $61,790, about 19.4% above the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,520 | $57,120 | 1,080 |