Opticians, Dispensing pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,130 or more. The middle half of opticians, dispensing in Providence earn between $46,290 and $65,750.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $49KMedian
- $66K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,990 | $4,666 | $26.92 |
| Median | $48,940 | $4,078 | $23.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,290 | $3,858 | $22.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,750 | $5,479 | $31.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Opticians, dispensing in Providence earn 3% more than the Rhode Island average ($54,140) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($51,770). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $47,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $55,990 | $48,940 | $38,480 | $77,130 | 450 |
| Rhode Island | $54,140 | $47,400 | $38,480 | $77,130 | 350 |
| 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.
Opticians, Dispensing salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $55,990, a single filer in Providence takes home about $45,685 a year, or $3,807 a month and $1,757 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $45,685 | $3,807 |
| Working in MA | $44,688 | $3,724 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for opticians, dispensing? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $55,990 buys what about $55,015 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Opticians, Dispensing salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$72,040
- Worcester, MA$67,850
- Boston, MA$66,940
- Barnstable, MA$67,620
- Hartford, CT$66,330
- Springfield, MA$67,720
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 Providence: questions
How much do opticians, dispensing make an hour in Providence?
$26.92 an hour on average, and $23.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level opticians, dispensing salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the opticians, dispensing take-home pay in Providence?
About $45,685 a year ($3,807 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,990. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do opticians, dispensing earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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