The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Columbus, GA-AL is $37,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,470.
Pay spans roughly $30,200 at the 10th percentile to $61,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.08 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as opticians, dispensing in Columbus, GA-AL.
| Median (annual) | $37,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.08 |
| 10th percentile | $30,200 |
| 90th percentile | $61,360 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.