The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $42,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,760.
Pay spans roughly $31,370 at the 10th percentile to $62,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.62 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as opticians, dispensing in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA.
| Median (annual) | $42,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.62 |
| 10th percentile | $31,370 |
| 90th percentile | $62,130 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.