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Opticians earn a median hourly wage of $25.87. Hourly wages typically start from $15.46 and go up to $33.01. Opticians earn a median salary of $53,820 per year. Salaries typically start from $32,150 and go up to $68,660.
Those optometrists working in the middle of the pack make between $103 and $131K a year, making their hourly rates between $50 and $63 an hour. Many factors can add up to influence the salary of an optometrist. Hours worked, level of education, and geographical area all factor in to an annual salary.