The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Rhode Island is $50,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,420.
Pay spans roughly $39,200 at the 10th percentile to $74,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.22 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as opticians, dispensing in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $50,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.22 |
| 10th percentile | $39,200 |
| 90th percentile | $74,230 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.