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The estimated total pay for a Licensed Optician is $60,375 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,014 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,361 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Job Title | Salary |
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Optician | $47,852 /yr |
Lead Optician | $59,259 /yr |
Optician V | $46,727 /yr |
For Licensed Optician
Some related job titles are Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with median pay of $42,291, Optical Assistant Salaries with median pay of $39,715, Optician/Sales Salaries with median pay of $69,257, Dispensing Optician Salaries with median pay of $61,453.
For a Licensed Optician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Licensed Optician in United States. Employers include Sam's Club, Walmart and Kaiser Permanente.
For Licensed Optician in United States
1 | Sam's Club | $85,810 | |
2 | Walmart | $80,767 | |
3 | Kaiser Permanente | $79,494 | |
4 | Costco Wholesale | $78,850 | |
5 | SEE Eyewear | $70,698 | |
6 | Target | $70,022 | |
7 | Sharp HealthCare | $68,943 | |
8 | Luxottica | $68,138 | |
9 | BJ's Wholesale Club | $68,013 | |
10 | My Eyelab | $67,044 |
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For a Licensed Optician in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Licensed Optician in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $68,138, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $67,010, Education with a median total pay of $65,680, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $64,696, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $61,782.
4% Higher than other industries
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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United States of America
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$30 | $1K
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| 7-9 years
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$18 | $72K
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The national average salary for a Licensed Optician is $48,014 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Licensed Optician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1129 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Licensed Optician employees.
The highest salary for a Licensed Optician in United States is $73,541 per year.
The lowest salary for a Licensed Optician in United States is $31,347 per year.
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