How much does an optician make in Connecticut?
$75,300a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Connecticut. That is $36.20 an hour or $6,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.20
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,700Median: $75,300Highest 10%: $85,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| 25th | $56,010 | $26.93 | |
| Median | $75,300 | $36.20 | |
| 75th | $81,300 | $39.09 | |
| 90th | $85,070 | $40.90 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $78,600 |
| Waterbury, CT | $76,820 |
| Norwich, CT | $76,170 |
| New Haven, CT | $72,410 |
| Hartford, CT | $71,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 1. Connecticut | $75,300 |
| 2. Hawaii | $75,300 |
| 3. New Jersey | $72,460 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $67,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $36.20 ($75,300 a year).
Do opticians make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $75,300 against $47,260 nationally, 59% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for optician pay?
Connecticut ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays opticians the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $78,600 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.