Optician, Dispensing salary in Maine
What opticians, dispensing earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,220$22.70 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$40,740 – $50,850Top 10%: $60,190+
Jobs3501.14× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Maine cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,240 | $23.67 | 170 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $44,030 | $21.17 | 80 |
| Bangor, ME | $45,360 | $21.81 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Georgia · $48,010 South Carolina · $48,000 Rhode Island · $47,400 Colorado · $47,310 Montana · $47,050 Nevada · $46,910
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 Registered Nurses · $86,990 Nursing Assistants · $47,070 Medical Assistants · $47,580 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,400 Physical Therapists · $99,720 Nurse Practitioners · $130,260 Dental Assistants · $60,070 Pharmacists · $140,930 Physicians, All Other · $419,410 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $68,690 Occupational Therapists · $84,310
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Maine?
Opticians, Dispensing in Maine earned a median of $47,220 a year ($22.70 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $40,740 to $50,850.
Where in Maine do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Portland-South Portland, ME at $49,240.
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.