Optician, Dispensing salary in Kansas
What opticians, dispensing earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,140$19.30 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$37,110 – $46,260Top 10%: $48,480+
Jobs6300.92× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $40,930 | $19.68 | 450 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,580 | $18.07 | 190 |
| Wichita, KS | $37,850 | $18.20 | 150 |
| Topeka, KS | $37,890 | $18.22 | 60 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $36,680 | $17.63 | 50 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $36,390 | $17.50 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Michigan · $41,180 Nebraska · $39,830 Indiana · $39,370 Wyoming · $39,100 New Mexico · $39,090 Missouri · $38,750
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Kansas?
Opticians, Dispensing in Kansas earned a median of $40,140 a year ($19.30 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $37,110 to $46,260.
Where in Kansas do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $40,930.
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.