The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Birmingham, AL is $36,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,490.
Pay spans roughly $31,330 at the 10th percentile to $46,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.34 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as opticians, dispensing in Birmingham, AL.
| Median (annual) | $36,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.34 |
| 10th percentile | $31,330 |
| 90th percentile | $46,860 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.