Opticians, Dispensing salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $45,350–$72,140
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #23 of 60
Opticians, Dispensing in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $51,890 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,380 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $47,260 and 8% above the GA statewide median of $48,010. It ranks #23 of 60 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Opticians, Dispensing salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $51,890 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,380 jobs pay between $45,350 and $72,140. The 10th percentile is $38,160 and the 90th is $75,300.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Opticians, Dispensing?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $47,260 and 8% above the GA statewide median of $48,010. It ranks #23 of 60 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Opticians, Dispensing make an hour in Atlanta?
About $24.95 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $51,890 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.80–$34.68 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.