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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Michigan

Opticians (Dispensing) in Michigan earn a median of $41,180 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$41,180
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($47,260)
Rank among states
39 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,080

Pay range in Michigan

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,610; the top 10% earn over $52,090. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Michigan

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Michigan?

The median is $41,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,610 and the top 10% earn over $52,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Michigan a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−13% 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