The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Washington is $48,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,170.
Pay spans roughly $38,950 at the 10th percentile to $74,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.23 per hour. An estimated 2,000 people work as opticians, dispensing in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $48,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.23 |
| 10th percentile | $38,950 |
| 90th percentile | $74,670 |
| Employment | 2,000 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.