The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is $48,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,050.
Pay spans roughly $40,250 at the 10th percentile to $74,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.25 per hour. An estimated 1,060 people work as opticians, dispensing in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
| Median (annual) | $48,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.25 |
| 10th percentile | $40,250 |
| 90th percentile | $74,670 |
| Employment | 1,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.