The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Joplin, MO-KS is $35,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,820.
Pay spans roughly $30,020 at the 10th percentile to $47,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.00 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as opticians, dispensing in Joplin, MO-KS.
| Median (annual) | $35,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.00 |
| 10th percentile | $30,020 |
| 90th percentile | $47,570 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.