Optician, Dispensing salary in Nevada
What opticians, dispensing earn in Nevada and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,910$22.55 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$46,010 – $79,140Top 10%: $84,660+
Jobs9601.31× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Nevada cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $46,850 | $22.52 | 700 |
| Reno, NV | $47,680 | $22.92 | 160 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $45,600 | $21.93 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nevada
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
South Carolina · $48,000 Rhode Island · $47,400 Colorado · $47,310 Maine · $47,220 Montana · $47,050 Delaware · $46,220
Other healthcare salaries in Nevada
Registered Nurses · $103,670 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,670 Nursing Assistants · $45,490 Medical Assistants · $45,200 Dental Assistants · $47,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,980 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $76,160 Pharmacists · $140,030 Physicians, All Other · $252,120 Medical Records Specialists · $50,300 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,320
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Nevada?
Opticians, Dispensing in Nevada earned a median of $46,910 a year ($22.55 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $46,010 to $79,140.
Where in Nevada do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Nevada, pay was highest in Reno, NV at $47,680.
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.