The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Columbia, MO is $35,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,650.
Pay spans roughly $30,160 at the 10th percentile to $50,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.22 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as opticians, dispensing in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $35,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.22 |
| 10th percentile | $30,160 |
| 90th percentile | $50,600 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.