Salary comparison

Opticians, Dispensing vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison

Opticians, Dispensings earn a median salary of $46,560/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $15,780. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Opticians, Dispensing

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Median salary

$46,560

$62,340

Hourly rate

$22.38/hr

$29.97/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$34,470

$47,960

Senior level (90th %)

$73,240

$80,510

Education required

Bachelor's degree

Postsecondary nondegree award

U.S. employment

79,690

632,430

Job growth (10-year)

N/A