The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Altoona, PA is $38,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,920.
Pay spans roughly $36,240 at the 10th percentile to $45,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.64 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as opticians, dispensing in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $38,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.64 |
| 10th percentile | $36,240 |
| 90th percentile | $45,290 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.