The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Rapid City, SD is $37,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,230.
Pay spans roughly $35,730 at the 10th percentile to $46,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.04 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as opticians, dispensing in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $37,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.04 |
| 10th percentile | $35,730 |
| 90th percentile | $46,420 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.