Optician, Dispensing salary in Wisconsin
What opticians, dispensing earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,820$21.55 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$38,090 – $48,880Top 10%: $60,320+
Jobs1,4301.03× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,840 | $23.48 | 930 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,930 | $22.08 | 310 |
| Madison, WI | $46,480 | $22.35 | 210 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $38,120 | $18.33 | 130 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $42,870 | $20.61 | 100 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,660 | $20.99 | 90 |
| Appleton, WI | $43,620 | $20.97 | 70 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $46,240 | $22.23 | 60 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $43,910 | $21.11 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $44,620 | $21.45 | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $45,740 | $21.99 | 50 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $39,950 | $19.21 | 50 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,090 | $21.68 | 50 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $37,420 | $17.99 | 50 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $38,900 | $18.70 | 40 |
| Kenosha, WI | $45,420 | $21.84 | 40 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $44,910 | $21.59 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $45,450 North Dakota · $45,230 Iowa · $44,480 Kentucky · $44,290 Illinois · $43,960 Idaho · $43,950
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Wisconsin?
Opticians, Dispensing in Wisconsin earned a median of $44,820 a year ($21.55 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $38,090 to $48,880.
Where in Wisconsin do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $48,840.
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.