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The average salary for an Optician in U.S. is $47,560.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $47,560

$31,560$69,900

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $22.86

$15.18$33.61

What does an Optician earn?

Opticians in the U.S. typically earn an annual salary of around $47,560. Working with clients from all backgrounds, opticians provide advice on the best eye-care available. Opticians can specialise in fields such as ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, or optometry in order to provide their patients with the best eye-care possible.

How to earn more as an Optician

To become an Optician, you will need a degree in optics or a related field. Alternatively, you can pursue an apprenticeship program. To increase your income as an Optician, you should consider looking into specialised areas, such as contact lenses or digital optics. You could also consider becoming self-employed and setting up your own Optician practice.