The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Missouri is $36,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,340.
Pay spans roughly $31,000 at the 10th percentile to $51,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.77 per hour. An estimated 1,610 people work as opticians, dispensing in Missouri.
| Median (annual) | $36,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.77 |
| 10th percentile | $31,000 |
| 90th percentile | $51,950 |
| Employment | 1,610 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.