Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #20 of 51 · TN
0.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,920 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,840
Employment 1,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,740P25 $37,620 Median $49,840P75 $63,100P90 $74,160
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Tennessee earn between $34,740 and $74,160. 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 Tennessee is $51,920, about 0.3% above the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $52,300 | $54,980 | 440 |
| Morristown, TN | $51,770 | $51,220 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $51,010 | $52,240 | 60 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,230 | $52,130 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,050 | $51,920 | 190 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,990 | $49,820 | 90 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,950 | $53,030 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,940 | $51,850 | 80 |