Opticians, Dispensing
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$47,260/yr
Typical range
$38,820 – $61,700
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Opticians, Dispensing does
Dispensing opticians fit and adjust eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from eye doctors, helping patients select frames and ensuring proper lens fit. They work in optical shops, eye care clinics, and hospitals.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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