Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Missouri

Median Salary

$38,750

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.63

per hour

Employment

1,600

in Missouri

vs. National Avg

-18.0%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, Missouri pays 18.0% LESS for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$43,736

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.6

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Missouri

10th

$34,110

25th

$36,050

Median

$38,750

75th

$46,680

90th

$54,810

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