Optician, Dispensing salary in Washington
What opticians, dispensing earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,220$23.66 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$46,240 – $60,250Top 10%: $78,830+
Jobs2,1001.25× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,960 | $23.54 | 1,140 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,620 | $23.86 | 600 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,650 | $22.91 | 180 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $49,540 | $23.82 | 120 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $49,390 | $23.74 | 80 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $48,780 | $23.45 | 70 |
| Bellingham, WA | $53,050 | $25.51 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $58,250 | $28.01 | 60 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,240 | $22.23 | 60 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $48,420 | $23.28 | 60 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $50,490 | $24.27 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $60,140 | $28.92 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
North Carolina · $50,190 Tennessee · $49,840 Oregon · $49,210 Maryland · $48,700 Arizona · $48,210 Minnesota · $48,020
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Washington?
Opticians, Dispensing in Washington earned a median of $49,220 a year ($23.66 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $46,240 to $60,250.
Where in Washington do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA at $60,140.
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.