Opticians, Dispensing Salary
Opticians, Dispensings in Grand Junction, CO make a median of $44,360 a year, or about $21.33 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.
So what does $44K get you in Grand Junction?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for opticians, dispensings in metros near Grand Junction, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $50K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $45K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47K | , |
| Boulder | $51K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Grand Junction, CO
Entry-level opticians, dispensings (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.
Opticians, Dispensing pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Opticians, Dispensing salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $75K | +59% | 110 |
| Connecticut | $75K | +59% | 610 |
| New Jersey | $72K | +53% | 2,010 |
| Massachusetts | $67K | +42% | 1,360 |
| New York | $64K | +35% | 3,520 |
| District of Columbia | $61K | +30% | 80 |
| Florida | $59K | +25% | 5,080 |
| Alaska | $58K | +23% | 90 |
| California | $58K | +23% | 7,840 |
| Vermont | $57K | +21% | 70 |
| Virginia | $56K | +18% | 1,860 |
| New Hampshire | $52K | +10% | 440 |
| Ohio | $51K | +7% | 2,960 |
| North Carolina | $50K | +6% | 2,020 |
| Tennessee | $50K | +5% | 1,530 |
| Washington | $49K | +4% | 2,100 |
| Oregon | $49K | +4% | 1,000 |
| Maryland | $49K | +3% | 1,060 |
| Arizona | $48K | +2% | 1,400 |
| Minnesota | $48K | +2% | 1,490 |
| Georgia | $48K | +2% | 2,290 |
| South Carolina | $48K | +2% | 890 |
| Rhode Island | $47K | +0% | 350 |
| Colorado | $47K | +0% | 1,520 |
| Maine | $47K | -0% | 350 |
| Montana | $47K | -0% | 330 |
| Nevada | $47K | -1% | 960 |
| Delaware | $46K | -2% | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $45K | -4% | 2,230 |
| North Dakota | $45K | -4% | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $45K | -5% | 1,430 |
| Iowa | $44K | -6% | 920 |
| Kentucky | $44K | -6% | 950 |
| Illinois | $44K | -7% | 3,250 |
| Idaho | $44K | -7% | 530 |
| South Dakota | $43K | -8% | 430 |
| Arkansas | $43K | -9% | 690 |
| Utah | $42K | -12% | 700 |
| Michigan | $41K | -13% | 3,080 |
| Kansas | $40K | -15% | 630 |
| Nebraska | $40K | -16% | 870 |
| Indiana | $39K | -17% | 2,010 |
| Wyoming | $39K | -17% | 130 |
| New Mexico | $39K | -17% | 340 |
| Missouri | $39K | -18% | 1,600 |
| Texas | $39K | -18% | 6,700 |
| West Virginia | $38K | -19% | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $38K | -20% | 730 |
| Alabama | $37K | -22% | 880 |
| Mississippi | $37K | -22% | 560 |
| Louisiana | $36K | -23% | 720 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for opticians, dispensings in Grand Junction?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new opticians, dispensings typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,239/month.
Is opticians, dispensing a high-paying job in Grand Junction?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $44K locally vs. $47K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Grand Junction compare to the national average for opticians, dispensings?
Grand Junction pays $44K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s -6%.
How much do opticians, dispensings make in Grand Junction, CO?
The median is $44,360 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,320, and experienced opticians, dispensings can clear $48,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Grand Junction?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,978/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a opticians, dispensing salary go in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median opticians, dispensing salary is worth about $44,360 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do opticians, dispensings get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.