Opticians, Dispensing Salary in North Dakota
Ranked #36 of 51 · ND
11.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,640 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,230
Employment 230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,220P25 $38,240 Median $45,230P75 $48,270P90 $56,100
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in North Dakota earn between $37,220 and $56,100. 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 North Dakota is $45,640, about 11.8% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $46,750 | $45,220 | 30 |
| Bismarck, ND | $45,770 | $46,960 | 50 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $45,280 | $44,310 | 40 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $45,040 | $46,250 | 80 |