Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$49,840

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.96

per hour

Employment

1,530

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

+5.5%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, Tennessee pays 5.5% MORE for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,470

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$34,740

25th

$37,620

Median

$49,840

75th

$63,100

90th

$74,160

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