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Opticians earn a median hourly wage of $25.87. Hourly wages typically start from $15.46 and go up to $33.01. Opticians earn a median salary of $53,820 per year. Salaries typically start from $32,150 and go up to $68,660.
Optician Apprentice Salary. The average Optician Apprentice in the United States earns approximately $12.05 per hour. Earnings generally vary between $9.44 per hour and $16.74. Job satisfaction is high and work is enjoyable for most Optician Apprentices. Although slightly less than half have medical coverage and nearly one in three have dental coverage, around two in five claim no health benefits at all.