Optician, Dispensing salary in Michigan
What opticians, dispensing earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$41,180$19.80 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$37,490 – $45,850Top 10%: $52,090+
Jobs3,0801.48× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $43,830 | $21.07 | 1,470 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $41,820 | $20.11 | 370 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $41,390 | $19.90 | 150 |
| Flint, MI | $39,230 | $18.86 | 130 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $37,780 | $18.16 | 120 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $37,780 | $18.16 | 120 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $45,090 | $21.68 | 90 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $38,240 | $18.38 | 90 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $38,000 | $18.27 | 80 |
| Traverse City, MI | $42,050 | $20.22 | 80 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $38,460 | $18.49 | 80 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $37,440 | $18.00 | 60 |
| Niles, MI | $38,590 | $18.55 | 50 |
| Saginaw, MI | $38,660 | $18.59 | 50 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $37,870 | $18.21 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Arkansas · $42,880 Utah · $41,780 Kansas · $40,140 Nebraska · $39,830 Indiana · $39,370 Wyoming · $39,100
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Michigan?
Opticians, Dispensing in Michigan earned a median of $41,180 a year ($19.80 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $37,490 to $45,850.
Where in Michigan do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Ann Arbor, MI at $45,090.
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.