Jobs Similar to Opticians (Dispensing)
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to opticians (dispensing), according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Tellers, Postal Service Clerks and Pharmacy Aides.
Opticians (Dispensing): $47,260 median pay · usual preparation: Training or associate.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Opticians (Dispensing)) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tellers | 77% | $43,030−9% | High school |
| 2 | Postal Service Clerks | 76% | $62,130+31% | High school |
| 3 | Pharmacy Aides | 76% | $37,680−20% | High school |
| 4 | Cashiers | 76% | $32,880−30% | High school |
| 5 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 75% | $34,980−26% | High school |
| 6 | Pharmacy TechniciansSame group | 75% | $45,750−3% | Training or associate |
| 7 | Parts Salespersons | 75% | $38,630−18% | High school |
| 8 | Gambling Cage Workers | 74% | $37,580−20% | High school |
| 9 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 74% | $63,820+35% | High school |
| 10 | New Accounts Clerks | 74% | $47,670+1% | Training or associate |
| 11 | Order Clerks | 74% | $46,170−2% | High school |
| 12 | Counter and Rental Clerks | 73% | $41,300−13% | High school |
| 13 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | 73% | $38,630−18% | High school |
| 14 | Office Clerks, General | 73% | $45,010−5% | High school |
| 15 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 73% | $35,070−26% | High school |
| 16 | Dental Assistants | 73% | $48,070+2% | Training or associate |
| 17 | Bill and Account Collectors | 72% | $47,0300% | High school |
| 18 | Retail Salespersons | 72% | $35,410−25% | High school |
| 19 | Bartenders | 72% | $34,340−27% | High school |
| 20 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 72% | $36,220−23% | High school |
- 1Tellers
77% similar · $43,030 (−9%) · High school
- 2Postal Service Clerks
76% similar · $62,130 (+31%) · High school
- 3Pharmacy Aides
76% similar · $37,680 (−20%) · High school
- 4Cashiers
76% similar · $32,880 (−30%) · High school
- 5Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
75% similar · $34,980 (−26%) · High school
- 6Pharmacy Technicians
75% similar · $45,750 (−3%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 7Parts Salespersons
75% similar · $38,630 (−18%) · High school
- 8Gambling Cage Workers
74% similar · $37,580 (−20%) · High school
- 9First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
74% similar · $63,820 (+35%) · High school
- 10New Accounts Clerks
74% similar · $47,670 (+1%) · Training or associate
- 11Order Clerks
74% similar · $46,170 (−2%) · High school
- 12Counter and Rental Clerks
73% similar · $41,300 (−13%) · High school
- 13Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
73% similar · $38,630 (−18%) · High school
- 14Office Clerks, General
73% similar · $45,010 (−5%) · High school
- 15Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
73% similar · $35,070 (−26%) · High school
- 16Dental Assistants
73% similar · $48,070 (+2%) · Training or associate
- 17Bill and Account Collectors
72% similar · $47,030 (0%) · High school
- 18Retail Salespersons
72% similar · $35,410 (−25%) · High school
- 19Bartenders
72% similar · $34,340 (−27%) · High school
- 20Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
72% similar · $36,220 (−23%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like opticians (dispensing)
What jobs are most similar to opticians (dispensing)?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Tellers (77% similar), Postal Service Clerks (76% similar), Pharmacy Aides (76% similar), Cashiers (76% similar) and Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners (75% similar).
Which jobs like opticians (dispensing) pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers ($63,820, +35%; usually a high school diploma), Postal Service Clerks ($62,130, +31%; usually a high school diploma) and Dental Assistants ($48,070, +2%; usually training or an associate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with opticians (dispensing) ($47,260). Without more preparation than opticians (dispensing) usually need: First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers, Postal Service Clerks and Dental Assistants.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.