Opticians, Dispensing pay range in Aguadilla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,140 or more. The middle half of opticians, dispensing in Aguadilla earn between $24,630 and $29,900.
- $23K10th
- $25K25th
- $28KMedian
- $30K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,530 | $2,461 | $14.20 |
| Median | $27,800 | $2,317 | $13.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,630 | $2,052 | $11.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,900 | $2,492 | $14.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Aguadilla vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Opticians, dispensing in Aguadilla earn 5% less than the Puerto Rico average ($30,960) and 43% less than the U.S. average ($51,770). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $47,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla | $29,530 | $27,800 | $23,240 | $45,140 | 60 |
| Puerto Rico | $30,960 | $28,980 | $22,690 | $44,340 | 1,380 |
| United States | $51,770 | $47,260 | $35,610 | $76,750 | 73,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Aguadilla a good place for opticians, dispensing? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Aguadilla ($26,480). A typical home costs $120,000, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Opticians, Dispensing salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Aguadilla ranks 6th of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Guayama pays the most ($31,840).
Highest-paying cities for opticians, dispensing
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,410).
- Bridgeport, CT$74,410
- Norwich, CT$72,040
- Waterbury, CT$70,540
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,420
- Syracuse, NY$70,310
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Opticians, Dispensing salary in Aguadilla: questions
How much do opticians, dispensing make an hour in Aguadilla?
$14.20 an hour on average, and $13.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level opticians, dispensing salary in Aguadilla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do opticians, dispensing earn more in Aguadilla than elsewhere?
The average here is 43% less than the U.S. average for this job ($51,770).
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; area Aguadilla, PR (10380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.55, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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