The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Baton Rouge, LA is $36,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,560.
Pay spans roughly $29,460 at the 10th percentile to $48,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.70 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as opticians, dispensing in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $36,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.70 |
| 10th percentile | $29,460 |
| 90th percentile | $48,650 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.