CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2081

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $45,900 -1% below national average (national: $46,560)
$48,010Mean Annual
$22Median Hourly
1,510Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$45,900
$37,440
10th pct.
$60,750
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$37,440$18.00
25th percentile$40,560$19.50
50th percentile (median)$45,900$22.07
75th percentile$54,160$26.04
90th percentile (top earners)$60,750$29.21
Mean (average)$48,010$23.08

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $45,900
New Jersey $66,250 +44%
Connecticut $64,780 +41%
Massachusetts $63,810 +39%
New York $60,100 +31%
District of Columbia $59,110 +29%
California $57,770 +26%
Vermont $57,500 +25%
Florida $56,920 +24%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Customer Service Representatives $46,020 45,890
Butchers and Meat Cutters $45,760 1,820
Security Guards $46,080 16,830
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,670 15,480
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,600 2,880
Data Entry Keyers $45,560 2,040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Opticians, Dispensing salary in Colorado?

The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Colorado is $48,010 per year. The median (middle) salary is $45,900 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Opticians, Dispensing in Colorado?

Entry-level opticians, dispensings (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $37,440 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $40,560 per year.

What is the highest Opticians, Dispensing salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $60,750 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $54,160 per year.

How does the Colorado Opticians, Dispensing salary compare to the national average?

The median opticians, dispensing salary in Colorado is $45,900, which is -1% below national average of $46,560.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes