The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Tennessee is $47,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,760.
Pay spans roughly $31,580 at the 10th percentile to $70,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.01 per hour. An estimated 1,640 people work as opticians, dispensing in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $47,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.01 |
| 10th percentile | $31,580 |
| 90th percentile | $70,970 |
| Employment | 1,640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.