IN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2081

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Indiana

Median Annual Salary $37,740 -19% below national average (national: $46,560)
$39,780Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
1,900Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,740
$30,750
10th pct.
$48,770
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$30,750$14.78
25th percentile$35,320$16.98
50th percentile (median)$37,740$18.15
75th percentile$44,100$21.20
90th percentile (top earners)$48,770$23.45
Mean (average)$39,780$19.12

How Indiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Indiana
Indiana (current) $37,740
New Jersey $66,250 +76%
Connecticut $64,780 +72%
Massachusetts $63,810 +69%
New York $60,100 +59%
District of Columbia $59,110 +57%
California $57,770 +53%
Vermont $57,500 +52%
Florida $56,920 +51%

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Related Occupations in Indiana

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Security Guards $37,560 17,900
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,930 1,170
Couriers and Messengers $37,470 1,020
Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,420 2,470
Information and Record Clerks, All Other $37,360 2,370
Nursing Assistants $37,330 31,240

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Opticians, Dispensing salary in Indiana?

The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Indiana is $39,780 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,740 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level opticians, dispensings (10th percentile) in Indiana typically earn around $30,750 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $35,320 per year.

What is the highest Opticians, Dispensing salary in Indiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Indiana make approximately $48,770 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $44,100 per year.

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

The median opticians, dispensing salary in Indiana is $37,740, which is -19% 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