Optician, Dispensing salary in Ohio
What opticians, dispensing earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,500$24.28 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$40,620 – $60,430Top 10%: $65,280+
Jobs2,9601.13× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $50,730 | $24.39 | 590 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,730 | $24.39 | 570 |
| Cleveland, OH | $52,060 | $25.03 | 520 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $51,030 | $24.53 | 200 |
| Toledo, OH | $49,370 | $23.73 | 180 |
| Akron, OH | $48,890 | $23.51 | 160 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,440 | $23.29 | 150 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $48,410 | $23.28 | 110 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $49,750 | $23.92 | 100 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $51,480 | $24.75 | 100 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $50,640 | $24.34 | 90 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $38,650 | $18.58 | 80 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $47,950 | $23.05 | 80 |
| Mansfield, OH | $48,260 | $23.20 | 40 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $39,780 | $19.12 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $51,980 North Carolina · $50,190 Tennessee · $49,840 Washington · $49,220 Oregon · $49,210 Maryland · $48,700
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Ohio?
Opticians, Dispensing in Ohio earned a median of $50,500 a year ($24.28 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $40,620 to $60,430.
Where in Ohio do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cleveland, OH at $52,060.
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.