Opticians, Dispensing pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,260 or more. The middle half of opticians, dispensing in Arecibo earn between $22,980 and $33,110.
- $23K10th
- $23K25th
- $28KMedian
- $33K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,800 | $2,483 | $14.33 |
| Median | $28,010 | $2,334 | $13.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,980 | $1,915 | $11.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,110 | $2,759 | $15.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Opticians, dispensing in Arecibo earn 4% less than the Puerto Rico average ($30,960) and 42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $29,800 | $28,010 | $22,710 | $46,260 | 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 Arecibo a good place for opticians, dispensing? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Opticians, Dispensing salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 5th 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 Arecibo: questions
How much do opticians, dispensing make an hour in Arecibo?
$14.33 an hour on average, and $13.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level opticians, dispensing salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do opticians, dispensing earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% 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 Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 3.72, this job is 3.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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