Optician, Dispensing salary in Maryland
What opticians, dispensing earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,700$23.41 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$42,070 – $59,820Top 10%: $64,830+
Jobs1,0600.81× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,520 | $28.62 | 1,080 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,300 | $23.70 | 1,070 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $48,320 | $23.23 | 500 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $43,660 | $20.99 | 40 |
| Salisbury, MD | $46,020 | $22.13 | 40 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $42,130 | $20.25 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Washington · $49,220 Oregon · $49,210 Arizona · $48,210 Minnesota · $48,020 Georgia · $48,010 South Carolina · $48,000
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Maryland?
Opticians, Dispensing in Maryland earned a median of $48,700 a year ($23.41 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $42,070 to $59,820.
Where in Maryland do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $59,520.
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.