How much does an optician make in Arizona?
$48,210a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Arizona. That is $23.18 an hour or $4,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.18
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $48,210Highest 10%: $75,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 25th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| Median | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| 75th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $75,300 | $36.20 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Yuma, AZ | $49,610 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,530 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $48,450 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $48,440 |
| Tucson, AZ | $46,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 16. Washington | $49,220 |
| 17. Oregon | $49,210 |
| 18. Maryland | $48,700 |
| 19. Arizona | $48,210 |
| 20. Minnesota | $48,020 |
| 21. Georgia | $48,010 |
| 22. South Carolina | $48,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $23.18 ($48,210 a year).
Do opticians make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $48,210 against $47,260 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Arizona rank for optician pay?
Arizona ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays opticians the most?
Yuma, AZ, with a median of $49,610 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.