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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in South Dakota

Opticians (Dispensing) in South Dakota earn a median of $43,400 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$43,400
vs. U.S. median
−8% ($47,260)
Rank among states
36 of 51
Jobs in the state
430

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,390; the top 10% earn over $49,730. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in South Dakota

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in South Dakota?

The median is $43,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,390 and the top 10% earn over $49,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−8% 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