Optician, Dispensing salary in Alaska
What opticians, dispensing earn in Alaska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,250$28.01 per hour
vs U.S.+23%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$40,450 – $74,880Top 10%: $75,760+
Jobs900.59× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Alaska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $59,940 | $28.82 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alaska
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
New York · $63,880 Florida · $58,850 California · $57,990 Vermont · $57,350 Virginia · $55,820 New Hampshire · $51,980
Other healthcare salaries in Alaska
Registered Nurses · $109,480 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,740 Medical Assistants · $52,560 Nursing Assistants · $46,370 Dental Assistants · $57,710 Medical Records Specialists · $61,090 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $54,070 Pharmacy Technicians · $52,640 Dental Hygienists · $132,690 Family Medicine Physicians · $323,490 Nurse Practitioners · $155,170 Physician Assistants · $150,700
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Alaska?
Opticians, Dispensing in Alaska earned a median of $58,250 a year ($28.01 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $40,450 to $74,880.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.