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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Missouri

Opticians (Dispensing) in Missouri earn a median of $38,750 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$38,750
vs. U.S. median
−18% ($47,260)
Rank among states
45 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,600

Pay range in Missouri

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,110; the top 10% earn over $54,810. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Missouri

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Missouri?

The median is $38,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,110 and the top 10% earn over $54,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Missouri a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−18% 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