How much does an optician make in Boston?
$64,170a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.85 an hour or $5,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.85
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,010Median: $64,170Highest 10%: $83,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $54,320 | $26.12 | |
| Median | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 75th | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| 90th | $83,570 | $40.18 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Springfield, MA | $71,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $69,530 |
| Worcester, MA | $67,630 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $65,000 |
| Providence, RI | $48,940 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.85 ($64,170 a year).
Do opticians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $64,170 against $47,260 nationally, 36% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $67,210, so Boston pays 5% less.
Where does Boston rank for optician pay?
19 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,570 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.