DE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2081

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Delaware

Median Annual Salary $40,400 -13% below national average (national: $46,560)
$44,080Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
280Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$40,400
$34,930
10th pct.
$59,330
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$34,930$16.79
25th percentile$37,510$18.03
50th percentile (median)$40,400$19.42
75th percentile$49,450$23.77
90th percentile (top earners)$59,330$28.52
Mean (average)$44,080$21.19

How Delaware Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Delaware
Delaware (current) $40,400
New Jersey $66,250 +64%
Connecticut $64,780 +60%
Massachusetts $63,810 +58%
New York $60,100 +49%
District of Columbia $59,110 +46%
California $57,770 +43%
Vermont $57,500 +42%
Florida $56,920 +41%

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Related Occupations in Delaware

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Highway Maintenance Workers $40,380 90
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,440 2,360
Social and Human Service Assistants $40,870 1,170
Coaches and Scouts $39,910 700
Order Clerks $39,770 190
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $39,750 970

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Opticians, Dispensing salary in Delaware?

The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Delaware is $44,080 per year. The median (middle) salary is $40,400 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level opticians, dispensings (10th percentile) in Delaware typically earn around $34,930 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,510 per year.

What is the highest Opticians, Dispensing salary in Delaware?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Delaware make approximately $59,330 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,450 per year.

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

The median opticians, dispensing salary in Delaware is $40,400, which is -13% 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