The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Virginia is $54,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,370.
Pay spans roughly $36,970 at the 10th percentile to $75,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.11 per hour. An estimated 2,500 people work as opticians, dispensing in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $54,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.11 |
| 10th percentile | $36,970 |
| 90th percentile | $75,200 |
| Employment | 2,500 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.