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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Tennessee

Opticians (Dispensing) in Tennessee earn a median of $49,840 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$49,840
vs. U.S. median
+5% ($47,260)
Rank among states
15 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,530

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,740; the top 10% earn over $74,160. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Tennessee

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Tennessee?

The median is $49,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,740 and the top 10% earn over $74,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Tennessee a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+5% 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