Opticians, Dispensing
Role Overview
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $66,250 |
| Connecticut | $64,780 |
| Massachusetts | $63,810 |
| New York | $60,100 |
| District of Columbia | $59,110 |
| California | $57,770 |
| Vermont | $57,500 |
| Florida | $56,920 |
| Alaska | $56,260 |
| Hawaii | $56,090 |
| Virginia | $54,320 |
| Rhode Island | $50,380 |
| North Carolina | $49,570 |
| Oregon | $49,550 |
| New Hampshire | $49,400 |
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Median Annual Salary
$46,560
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.9%
Avg. annual openings
6.8k
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