The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Maryland is $47,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,560.
Pay spans roughly $35,310 at the 10th percentile to $63,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.94 per hour. An estimated 1,170 people work as opticians, dispensing in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $47,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.94 |
| 10th percentile | $35,310 |
| 90th percentile | $63,980 |
| Employment | 1,170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.