The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $58,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,580.
Pay spans roughly $37,910 at the 10th percentile to $75,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.14 per hour. An estimated 1,310 people work as opticians, dispensing in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $58,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.14 |
| 10th percentile | $37,910 |
| 90th percentile | $75,460 |
| Employment | 1,310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.