How much does an optician make in Atlanta?
$51,890a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.95 an hour or $4,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.95
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,160Median: $51,890Highest 10%: $75,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 25th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| Median | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| 75th | $72,140 | $34.68 | |
| 90th | $75,300 | $36.20 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,140 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,440 |
| Athens, GA | $46,250 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,310 |
| Augusta, GA | $44,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $39,450 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.95 ($51,890 a year).
Do opticians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $51,890 against $47,260 nationally, 10% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,010, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for optician pay?
82 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,300 or more.
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.