Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Montana

Opticians, dispensing in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $53,370 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($44,890), across the 4 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $49,220 and the median at $47,050 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$53,370
Missoula$49,750
Billings$48,940
Great Falls$44,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$53,370	$51,760	$45,590	$43,311	103
Missoula	$49,750	$48,050	$39,120	$40,573	96
Billings	$48,940	$46,260	$40,900	$39,960	94
Great Falls	$44,890	$47,120	$39,420	$36,896	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Montana

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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