Optician, Dispensing salary in West Virginia
What opticians, dispensing earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,120$18.33 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$33,340 – $46,630Top 10%: $52,370+
Jobs3501.05× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,520 | $28.62 | 1,080 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $38,650 | $18.58 | 80 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $38,220 | $18.38 | 80 |
| Charleston, WV | $38,130 | $18.33 | 50 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $43,660 | $20.99 | 40 |
| Morgantown, WV | $36,790 | $17.69 | 40 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $39,780 | $19.12 | 40 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $58,190 | $27.98 | 40 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,810 | $18.18 | 40 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $38,120 | $18.33 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Wyoming · $39,100 New Mexico · $39,090 Missouri · $38,750 Texas · $38,720 Oklahoma · $37,940 Alabama · $36,880
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in West Virginia?
Opticians, Dispensing in West Virginia earned a median of $38,120 a year ($18.33 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $33,340 to $46,630.
Where in West Virginia do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $59,520.
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.