Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Nevada

Opticians, dispensing in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $57,550 a year) and the least in Reno ($56,440), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $56,700 and the median at $46,910 for 960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$57,550
Reno$56,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$57,550	$46,850	$46,260	$48,421	100
Reno	$56,440	$47,680	$46,000	$47,530	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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