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Occupation ยท SOC 29-2081

Opticians, Dispensing: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of opticians, dispensing typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 79,690 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $46,560 ($22.38 an hour).

US employment

79,690

Median annual wage

$46,560

Mean annual wage

$49,970

Median hourly wage

$22.38

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Long-term on-the-job training

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degreeEntry level

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California8,180
  2. 2. Texas7,100
  3. 3. New York5,180
  4. 4. Florida5,030
  5. 5. Illinois3,660
  6. 6. Michigan3,220
  7. 7. Ohio3,190
  8. 8. Pennsylvania2,750
  9. 9. Georgia2,580
  10. 10. Virginia2,500

States that pay the most

  1. 1. New Jersey$66,250
  2. 2. Connecticut$64,780
  3. 3. Massachusetts$63,810
  4. 4. New York$60,100
  5. 5. District of Columbia$59,110
  6. 6. California$57,770
  7. 7. Vermont$57,500
  8. 8. Florida$56,920
  9. 9. Alaska$56,260
  10. 10. Hawaii$56,090

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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