Rhode Island

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Rhode Island

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$54,140
+4.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.03
 
10th Percentile
$38,480
Entry level
90th Percentile
$77,130
Senior level
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Salary Range

Opticians, Dispensings in Rhode Island earn between $38,480 and $77,130, with a mean of $54,140. The national average for this role is $51,765.

$54,140 mean
10th Percentile$38,48090th Percentile$77,130

How Rhode Island Compares

LocationMean Salary
Rhode Island$54,140
National Average$51,765
New Jersey$69,680
Connecticut$69,290
Massachusetts$67,520
Hawaii$67,390
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Rhode Island. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.