Optician, Dispensing salary in Colorado
What opticians, dispensing earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,310$22.74 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$44,160 – $58,540Top 10%: $66,160+
Jobs1,5201.12× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,750 | $23.92 | 750 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,240 | $21.75 | 190 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $47,360 | $22.77 | 140 |
| Boulder, CO | $50,840 | $24.44 | 120 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,360 | $21.33 | 60 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $44,160 | $21.23 | 60 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,790 | $22.50 | 50 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,440 | $22.33 | 40 |
| Pueblo, CO | $42,060 | $20.22 | 40 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $43,150 | $20.75 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Georgia · $48,010 South Carolina · $48,000 Rhode Island · $47,400 Maine · $47,220 Montana · $47,050 Nevada · $46,910
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Colorado?
Opticians, Dispensing in Colorado earned a median of $47,310 a year ($22.74 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $44,160 to $58,540.
Where in Colorado do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $50,840.
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.