The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in District of Columbia is $59,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,580.
Pay spans roughly $47,310 at the 10th percentile to $77,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.42 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as opticians, dispensing in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $59,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.42 |
| 10th percentile | $47,310 |
| 90th percentile | $77,370 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.