Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$59,520

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.62

per hour

Employment

1,080

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+25.9%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 25.9% MORE for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$52,766

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

40%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$37,100

25th

$42,750

Median

$59,520

75th

$67,170

90th

$78,010

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