How much does an optician make in Idaho?
$43,950a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Idaho. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $43,950Highest 10%: $75,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $52,030 | $25.01 | |
| 90th | $75,300 | $36.20 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $46,450 |
| Boise City, ID | $44,720 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $41,990 |
| Logan, UT | $39,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 32. Iowa | $44,480 |
| 33. Kentucky | $44,290 |
| 34. Illinois | $43,960 |
| 35. Idaho | $43,950 |
| 36. South Dakota | $43,400 |
| 37. Arkansas | $42,880 |
| 38. Utah | $41,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $21.13 ($43,950 a year).
Do opticians make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $43,950 against $47,260 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Idaho rank for optician pay?
Idaho ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays opticians the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $46,450 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.