Optician, Dispensing salary in Arizona
What opticians, dispensing earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,210$23.18 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$44,640 – $58,670Top 10%: $75,300+
Jobs1,4000.91× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,530 | $23.33 | 990 |
| Tucson, AZ | $46,930 | $22.56 | 170 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $48,450 | $23.29 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $48,440 | $23.29 | 50 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $46,150 | $22.19 | 40 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,610 | $23.85 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Maryland · $48,700 Minnesota · $48,020 Georgia · $48,010 South Carolina · $48,000 Rhode Island · $47,400 Colorado · $47,310
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Arizona?
Opticians, Dispensing in Arizona earned a median of $48,210 a year ($23.18 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $44,640 to $58,670.
Where in Arizona do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Yuma, AZ at $49,610.
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.