Optician, Dispensing salary in Idaho
What opticians, dispensing earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,950$21.13 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$37,940 – $52,030Top 10%: $75,300+
Jobs5301.30× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $44,720 | $21.50 | 230 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $41,990 | $20.19 | 80 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $46,450 | $22.33 | 40 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $39,000 | $18.75 | 40 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $40,840 | $19.64 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $44,820 Iowa · $44,480 Kentucky · $44,290 Illinois · $43,960 South Dakota · $43,400 Arkansas · $42,880
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 Registered Nurses · $92,460 Nursing Assistants · $38,650 Medical Assistants · $44,700 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,420 Dental Assistants · $45,880 Dental Hygienists · $94,650 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,800 Pharmacists · $144,900 Nurse Practitioners · $132,540 Physicians, All Other · $299,340 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,450
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Idaho?
Opticians, Dispensing in Idaho earned a median of $43,950 a year ($21.13 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $37,940 to $52,030.
Where in Idaho do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Idaho, pay was highest in Coeur d'Alene, ID at $46,450.
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.