Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Virginia

Ranked #13 of 51 · VA

6.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,110 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $55,820
Employment 1,860

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,360P25 $43,730 Median $55,820P75 $63,950P90 $77,460

About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Virginia earn between $36,360 and $77,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Virginia
$55,110
U.S. average
$51,770

The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Virginia is $55,110, about 6.5% above the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Virginia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Harrisonburg, VA $62,980 $59,730 30
Winchester, VA-WV $58,190 $58,500 40
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $57,190 $56,970 30
Charlottesville, VA $57,140 $56,510 60
Richmond, VA $55,020 $53,960 310
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $54,980 $53,410 80
Roanoke, VA $52,650 $52,900 90
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $52,390 $53,690 400

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do opticians, dispensing make in Virginia?

The median opticians, dispensing salary in Virginia is $55,820 per year (mean $55,110), and about 80% earn between $36,360 and $77,460.

How much do opticians, dispensing make per hour in Virginia?

Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,110 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Virginia a high-paying state for opticians, dispensing?

Virginia ranks #13 of 51 states for opticians, dispensing pay. Its mean salary of $55,110 is about 6.5% above the U.S. average of $51,770.

Which metro areas in Virginia pay opticians, dispensing the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Virginia for opticians, dispensing are Harrisonburg, VA ($62,980), Winchester, VA-WV ($58,190), Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area ($57,190), by median annual wage.

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