Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Alabama

Median Salary

$36,880

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.73

per hour

Employment

880

in Alabama

vs. National Avg

-22.0%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, Alabama pays 22.0% LESS for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$42,342

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

87.1

13% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Alabama

10th

$31,000

25th

$34,370

Median

$36,880

75th

$41,490

90th

$47,720

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).