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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.
This worked out to $25.44 an hour, and the best paid -- or busiest -- electricians could earn the equivalent of $39.75 an hour or more if they were in the top 10 percent of earners. The bureau statistics presume 40 hours of work per week, 52 weeks per year, and the actual charges may vary.