The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Portland-South Portland, ME is $48,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,240.
Pay spans roughly $41,110 at the 10th percentile to $65,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.48 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as opticians, dispensing in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $48,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.48 |
| 10th percentile | $41,110 |
| 90th percentile | $65,290 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.