South Dakota

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$42,560
-17.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$20.46
 
10th Percentile
$32,390
Entry level
90th Percentile
$49,730
Senior level
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Salary Range

Opticians, Dispensings in South Dakota earn between $32,390 and $49,730, with a mean of $42,560. The national average for this role is $51,765.

$42,560 mean
10th Percentile$32,39090th Percentile$49,730

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$42,560
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. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.