Optician, Dispensing salary in North Dakota
What opticians, dispensing earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,230$21.74 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$38,240 – $48,270Top 10%: $56,100+
Jobs2301.14× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in North Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $45,040 | $21.66 | 80 |
| Bismarck, ND | $45,770 | $22.01 | 50 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $45,280 | $21.77 | 40 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $46,750 | $22.48 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Delaware · $46,220 Pennsylvania · $45,450 Wisconsin · $44,820 Iowa · $44,480 Kentucky · $44,290 Illinois · $43,960
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Nursing Assistants · $45,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,680 Nurse Practitioners · $130,070 Pharmacists · $142,040 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,560 Dental Assistants · $57,770 Physical Therapists · $85,330 Emergency Medical Technicians · $39,670 Physicians, All Other · $454,550
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in North Dakota?
Opticians, Dispensing in North Dakota earned a median of $45,230 a year ($21.74 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $38,240 to $48,270.
Where in North Dakota do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Bismarck, ND at $45,770.
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.