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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Nebraska

Opticians (Dispensing) in Nebraska earn a median of $39,830 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$39,830
vs. U.S. median
−16% ($47,260)
Rank among states
41 of 51
Jobs in the state
870

Pay range in Nebraska

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,800; the top 10% earn over $52,670. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Nebraska

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Nebraska?

The median is $39,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,800 and the top 10% earn over $52,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Nebraska a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−16% 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