Optician, Dispensing salary in Missouri
What opticians, dispensing earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,750$18.63 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$36,050 – $46,680Top 10%: $54,810+
Jobs1,6001.15× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,230 | $18.86 | 750 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $40,930 | $19.68 | 450 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,650 | $18.10 | 150 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,560 | $17.58 | 110 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,130 | $17.85 | 100 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,640 | $17.62 | 90 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,600 | $17.60 | 60 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $36,100 | $17.36 | 50 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $36,680 | $17.63 | 50 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,770 | $17.68 | 50 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $43,440 | $20.89 | 40 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $36,390 | $17.50 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Indiana · $39,370 Wyoming · $39,100 New Mexico · $39,090 Texas · $38,720 West Virginia · $38,120 Oklahoma · $37,940
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Missouri?
Opticians, Dispensing in Missouri earned a median of $38,750 a year ($18.63 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $36,050 to $46,680.
Where in Missouri do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Jefferson City, MO at $43,440.
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.