Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #41 of 51 · NE
17.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,810 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,830
Employment 870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,800P25 $36,810 Median $39,830P75 $47,570P90 $52,670
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Nebraska earn between $35,800 and $52,670. 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 Nebraska is $42,810, about 17.3% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $43,340 | $44,930 | 340 |
| Lincoln, NE | $41,450 | $42,960 | 160 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $40,370 | $41,770 | 100 |
| Grand Island, NE | $37,830 | $41,720 | 60 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $36,400 | $40,760 | 160 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $36,020 | $38,860 | 50 |