Optician, Dispensing salary in Rhode Island
What opticians, dispensing earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,400$22.79 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$45,700 – $60,780Top 10%: $77,130+
Jobs3501.46× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $48,940 | $23.53 | 450 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Georgia · $48,010 South Carolina · $48,000 Colorado · $47,310 Maine · $47,220 Montana · $47,050 Nevada · $46,910
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Rhode Island?
Opticians, Dispensing in Rhode Island earned a median of $47,400 a year ($22.79 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $45,700 to $60,780.
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.