Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Montana
Ranked #27 of 51 · MT
4.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,220 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,050
Employment 330
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,240P25 $40,330 Median $47,050P75 $54,560P90 $64,730
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Montana earn between $36,240 and $64,730. 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 Montana is $49,220, about 4.9% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $51,760 | $53,370 | 40 |
| Missoula, MT | $48,050 | $49,750 | 50 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $47,890 | $52,480 | 30 |
| Great Falls, MT | $47,120 | $44,890 | 40 |
| Billings, MT | $46,260 | $48,940 | 90 |