How much does an optician make in Delaware?
$46,220a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Delaware. That is $22.22 an hour or $3,852 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.22
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $46,220Highest 10%: $60,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,850 | $18.20 | |
| Median | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| 75th | $49,300 | $23.70 | |
| 90th | $60,790 | $29.23 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 25. Maine | $47,220 |
| 26. Montana | $47,050 |
| 27. Nevada | $46,910 |
| 28. Delaware | $46,220 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $45,450 |
| 30. North Dakota | $45,230 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $44,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $22.22 ($46,220 a year).
Do opticians make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $46,220 against $47,260 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Delaware rank for optician pay?
Delaware ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays opticians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $49,300 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.