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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Maryland

Opticians (Dispensing) in Maryland earn a median of $48,700 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$48,700
vs. U.S. median
+3% ($47,260)
Rank among states
18 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,060

Pay range in Maryland

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,100; the top 10% earn over $64,830. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Maryland

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Maryland?

The median is $48,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,100 and the top 10% earn over $64,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Maryland a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $47,260). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses