Opticians, Dispensing
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $31,560.00 | $44,170.00 | $57,490.00 |
| Virginia | $35,770.00 | $55,640.00 | $62,130.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $43,860.00 | $61,580.00 | $69,270.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $43,120.00 | $60,490.00 | $68,090.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $40,710.00 | $55,050.00 | $60,200.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $35,730.00 | $47,540.00 | $54,850.00 |
| Crater Area | $44,600.00 | $55,910.00 | $62,320.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $37,600.00 | $51,300.00 | $59,170.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $29,820.00 | $46,080.00 | $52,630.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $43,530.00 | $61,130.00 | $70,050.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $39,650.00 | $59,100.00 | $63,700.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $40,520.00 | $56,860.00 | $65,020.00 |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | $32,600.00 | $46,670.00 | $54,230.00 |
| West Piedmont | $33,620.00 | $51,630.00 | $57,540.00 |
| Western Virginia | $36,280.00 | $49,580.00 | $56,810.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
