Optician, Dispensing salary in Indiana
What opticians, dispensing earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,370$18.93 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$36,750 – $45,000Top 10%: $49,960+
Jobs2,0101.33× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,530 | $21.41 | 2,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,730 | $24.39 | 570 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $39,580 | $19.03 | 520 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $40,560 | $19.50 | 340 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $39,840 | $19.15 | 170 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,680 | $18.11 | 160 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,420 | $18.47 | 140 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $36,810 | $17.70 | 130 |
| Evansville, IN | $37,790 | $18.17 | 120 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $38,000 | $18.27 | 80 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $38,370 | $18.45 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,890 | $18.22 | 50 |
| Kokomo, IN | $38,390 | $18.46 | 50 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $39,800 | $19.14 | 40 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $38,070 | $18.30 | 40 |
| Muncie, IN | $36,600 | $17.60 | 40 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $38,260 | $18.40 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Kansas · $40,140 Nebraska · $39,830 Wyoming · $39,100 New Mexico · $39,090 Missouri · $38,750 Texas · $38,720
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Indiana?
Opticians, Dispensing in Indiana earned a median of $39,370 a year ($18.93 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $36,750 to $45,000.
Where in Indiana do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $50,730.
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.