The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Tuscaloosa, AL is $35,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,550.
Pay spans roughly $30,090 at the 10th percentile to $46,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.16 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as opticians, dispensing in Tuscaloosa, AL.
| Median (annual) | $35,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.16 |
| 10th percentile | $30,090 |
| 90th percentile | $46,740 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.