The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Alabama is $35,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,750.
Pay spans roughly $29,690 at the 10th percentile to $46,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.10 per hour. An estimated 920 people work as opticians, dispensing in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $35,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.10 |
| 10th percentile | $29,690 |
| 90th percentile | $46,100 |
| Employment | 920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.