The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Colorado is $45,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,010.
Pay spans roughly $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $60,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.07 per hour. An estimated 1,510 people work as opticians, dispensing in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $45,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.07 |
| 10th percentile | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $60,750 |
| Employment | 1,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.