Optician, Dispensing salary in Georgia
What opticians, dispensing earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,010$23.08 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$41,880 – $64,620Top 10%: $74,120+
Jobs2,2900.99× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $51,890 | $24.95 | 1,380 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $44,700 | $21.49 | 150 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,140 | $22.66 | 130 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,440 | $22.33 | 100 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $49,650 | $23.87 | 80 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $46,250 | $22.24 | 70 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $39,450 | $18.97 | 70 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $42,690 | $20.52 | 70 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $54,350 | $26.13 | 70 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,310 | $21.78 | 50 |
| Albany, GA | $39,670 | $19.07 | 40 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $44,870 | $21.57 | 40 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $44,810 | $21.54 | 30 |
| Valdosta, GA | $44,220 | $21.26 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Maryland · $48,700 Arizona · $48,210 Minnesota · $48,020 South Carolina · $48,000 Rhode Island · $47,400 Colorado · $47,310
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Georgia?
Opticians, Dispensing in Georgia earned a median of $48,010 a year ($23.08 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $41,880 to $64,620.
Where in Georgia do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $51,890.
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.