Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Minnesota

Opticians, dispensing in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $51,810 a year) and the least in Duluth ($46,120), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $50,370 and the median at $48,020 for 1,490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$51,810
Rochester$51,350
St. Cloud$47,700
Duluth$46,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$51,810	$48,840	$45,050	$41,810	105
Rochester	$51,350	$47,460	$39,390	$41,471	91
St. Cloud	$47,700	$45,210	$37,750	$38,774	88
Duluth	$46,120	$46,240	$38,540	$37,589	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Opticians, Dispensing salary in other states

Opticians, Dispensing salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2081.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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