Opticians, Dispensing
Future Prospects
41%
Employment Demand
40%
Wage Potential
28%
Median Salary
$44,170
Annual
Total Employment
76,770
Number of jobs
New Jobs
2,300
Projected next 10 years
Opticians, Dispensing
Opticians, Dispensing provide vision care by fitting and dispensing eyewear and lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists.
Career Preparation
Typical Education for Entry
High school diploma or equivalent
Recommended Work Experience in Related Occupation
None
Typical On-the-Job Training
Long-term on-the-job training