Home › Healthcare › Dispensing opticians

Dispensing opticians Salary — UK & US Data (2025)

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · BLS OES May 2025
£27,645
UK median (annual)
£26,069
UK mean (annual)
$47,260
US median (annual)
Salary negotiation guidesInterview prep booksCV & resume templates Affiliate links ›

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links.

UK Salary Overview

The median salary for a dispensing opticians in the UK is £27,645 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.

Career Essentials

AMAZON Dispensing opticians interview questions

Role-specific interview prep for this occupation.

Check Price →
AMAZON Salary negotiation

Use the percentile data above to negotiate a better offer.

Check Price →
AMAZON CV & resume writing

Templates and advice for a CV that gets interviews.

Check Price →

UK Regional Breakdown

RegionMedian salaryvs national
South West £27,265 -1.4%
South East £23,296 -15.7%

Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).

US Salary Overview

In the United States, the equivalent occupation (Opticians, Dispensing, SOC 29-2081) has a national median wage of $47,260 per year according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 74,000 people are employed in this occupation in the US. Figures are shown in local currency and are not converted.

US Top States by Median Salary

StateMedian salaryMean salary
Connecticut $75,300 $69,290
Hawaii $75,300 $67,390
New Jersey $72,460 $69,680
Massachusetts $67,210 $67,520
New York $63,880 $64,830
District of Columbia $61,310 $61,790
Florida $58,850 $56,560
Alaska $58,250 $57,900
California $57,990 $61,070
Vermont $57,350 $62,790

See the full US state-by-state breakdown for dispensing opticians →

Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) and BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only and does not constitute financial or careers advice.

Recommended Gear & Prep

AMAZON NCLEX exam prep Check Price →
AMAZON Medical scrubs Check Price →
AMAZON Nursing shoes Check Price →

Related Jobs

Health services and public health managers and directors UK median £55,879 Health care practice managers UK median £38,941 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors UK median £40,661 Biochemists and biomedical scientists UK median £45,269 Generalist medical practitioners UK median £51,756 Specialist medical practitioners UK median £88,997

Work out what this salary means after tax with our take-home pay calculator. Preparing for US licensure? Take free licensing exam practice tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a dispensing opticians in the UK?

The UK median is £27,645 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £26,069.

How does the US salary compare?

The equivalent US occupation (Opticians, Dispensing) has a national median of $47,260 per year (BLS OES May 2025). Figures are in local currency and not converted.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18