How much does an optician make in Cleveland?
$52,060a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $25.03 an hour or $4,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.03
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $52,060Highest 10%: $64,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| Median | $52,060 | $25.03 | |
| 75th | $60,630 | $29.15 | |
| 90th | $64,450 | $30.99 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Dayton, OH | $51,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,730 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,730 |
| Youngstown, OH | $49,750 |
| Toledo, OH | $49,370 |
| Akron, OH | $48,890 |
| Canton, OH | $48,410 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,650 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $25.03 ($52,060 a year).
Do opticians make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $52,060 against $47,260 nationally, 10% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,500, so Cleveland pays 3% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for optician pay?
81 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,450 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.