The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in South Dakota is $41,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,130.
Pay spans roughly $35,990 at the 10th percentile to $49,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.72 per hour. An estimated 420 people work as opticians, dispensing in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $41,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.72 |
| 10th percentile | $35,990 |
| 90th percentile | $49,670 |
| Employment | 420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.