Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Missouri
Ranked #38 of 51 · MO
15.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,900 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,750
Employment 1,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,110P25 $36,050 Median $38,750P75 $46,680P90 $54,810
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Missouri earn between $34,110 and $54,810. 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 Missouri is $43,900, about 15.2% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | $43,440 | $46,550 | 40 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $40,930 | $47,110 | 450 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,230 | $44,940 | 750 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,650 | $44,810 | 150 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,130 | $41,430 | 100 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,770 | $40,490 | 50 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $36,680 | $39,640 | 50 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,640 | $40,770 | 90 |