How much does an optician make in Colorado?
$47,310a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Colorado. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $47,310Highest 10%: $66,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $58,540 | $28.14 | |
| 90th | $66,160 | $31.81 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $50,840 |
| Denver, CO | $49,750 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,360 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,440 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,240 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,360 |
| Pueblo, CO | $42,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 21. Georgia | $48,010 |
| 22. South Carolina | $48,000 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $47,400 |
| 24. Colorado | $47,310 |
| 25. Maine | $47,220 |
| 26. Montana | $47,050 |
| 27. Nevada | $46,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $22.75 ($47,310 a year).
Do opticians make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $47,310 against $47,260 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Colorado rank for optician pay?
Colorado ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays opticians the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $50,840 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.