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Opticians earn a median hourly wage of $25.87. Hourly wages typically start from $15.46 and go up to $33.01. Opticians earn a median salary of $53,820 per year. Salaries typically start from $32,150 and go up to $68,660.
Opticians may also help inform customers about how to care for their eyewear. They manage their inventory and sales records. As of 2014, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 38% of opticians worked in optometrists' offices, while 31% worked in stores. 10% of opticians worked in doctors' offices.