The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $46,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,370.
Pay spans roughly $37,850 at the 10th percentile to $62,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.49 per hour. An estimated 750 people work as opticians, dispensing in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
| Median (annual) | $46,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.49 |
| 10th percentile | $37,850 |
| 90th percentile | $62,380 |
| Employment | 750 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.