Optician, Dispensing salary in Louisiana
What opticians, dispensing earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,360$17.48 per hour
vs U.S.−23%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$32,110 – $41,150Top 10%: $46,870+
Jobs7200.79× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,910 | $17.74 | 140 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $38,300 | $18.41 | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $34,300 | $16.49 | 70 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $37,580 | $18.07 | 60 |
| Monroe, LA | $33,410 | $16.06 | 50 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $36,910 | $17.74 | 50 |
| Alexandria, LA | $36,160 | $17.39 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $36,360 | $17.48 | 40 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $35,130 | $16.89 | 40 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $36,260 | $17.43 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Missouri · $38,750 Texas · $38,720 West Virginia · $38,120 Oklahoma · $37,940 Alabama · $36,880 Mississippi · $36,680
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Louisiana?
Opticians, Dispensing in Louisiana earned a median of $36,360 a year ($17.48 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $32,110 to $41,150.
Where in Louisiana do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $38,300.
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.