The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Paducah, KY-IL is $38,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,840.
Pay spans roughly $29,560 at the 10th percentile to $60,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.35 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as opticians, dispensing in Paducah, KY-IL.
| Median (annual) | $38,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.35 |
| 10th percentile | $29,560 |
| 90th percentile | $60,740 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.