Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Virginia

Opticians, dispensing in Virginia earn the most in Harrisonburg (average $59,730 a year) and the least in Lynchburg ($51,950), across the 7 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $55,110 and the median at $55,820 for 1,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Virginia

Harrisonburg$59,730
Winchester$58,500
Charlottesville$56,510
Richmond$53,960
Virginia Beach$53,690
Roanoke$52,900
Lynchburg$51,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Harrisonburg	$59,730	$62,980	$48,890	$47,553	95
Winchester	$58,500	$58,190	$48,890	$46,635	96
Charlottesville	$56,510	$57,140	$48,560	$45,151	99
Richmond	$53,960	$55,020	$45,510	$43,248	98
Virginia Beach	$53,690	$52,390	$46,450	$43,047	98
Roanoke	$52,900	$52,650	$46,440	$42,458	94
Lynchburg	$51,950	$48,890	$41,760	$41,749	89

*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

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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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