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Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Opticians, Dispensing make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$75,300
Median Annual Salary
▲
+16.2% vs 2024
$69,290
Mean Salary
$75,300
Median Salary
$36.20
Hourly Rate
610 people work as Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut
Opticians, Dispensing salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut earn a median salary of $75,300 per year ($6,275/month).
This is 55.5% above the national average of $48,434.
Connecticut ranks #1 out of 51 states for Opticians, Dispensing pay.
Approximately 610 people work in this occupation across Connecticut.
Salaries increased by 16.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Opticians, Dispensing
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.5
Service Orientation
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.88
Sales and Marketing
4.25
Mathematics
3.91
Production and Processing
3.83
Administrative
3.78
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(45.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut
Salaries for Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut range from $48,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $85,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,010 and $81,300.
Median $75,300
P10: $48,700P25: $56,010P75: $81,300P90: $85,070
10th
$48,700
25th
$56,010
Median
$75,300
75th
$81,300
90th
$85,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,700
$23.41
$4,058
25th Percentile
$56,010
$26.93
$4,667
Median (50th)
$75,300
$36.20
$6,275
75th Percentile
$81,300
$39.09
$6,775
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$85,070
$40.90
$7,089
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Opticians, Dispensing make in Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut is $75,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,290.
What is the salary range for a Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut?
Salaries for Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut range from $48,700 at the 10th percentile to $85,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,010 and $81,300.
What is the starting salary for a Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut?
Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing positions in Connecticut typically start around $48,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 610 people are employed as Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut.
What is the hourly rate for a Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Opticians, Dispensing in Connecticut is approximately $36.20 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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