How much does an optician make in Indiana?
$39,370a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Indiana. That is $18.93 an hour or $3,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.93
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,930Median: $39,370Highest 10%: $49,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 25th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| 75th | $45,000 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $49,960 | $24.02 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $44,530 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,560 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $39,840 |
| Elkhart, IN | $39,800 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $39,580 |
| Kokomo, IN | $38,390 |
| Lafayette, IN | $38,370 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $38,260 |
| Michigan City, IN | $38,070 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,000 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,890 |
| Evansville, IN | $37,790 |
| Muncie, IN | $36,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 39. Michigan | $41,180 |
| 40. Kansas | $40,140 |
| 41. Nebraska | $39,830 |
| 42. Indiana | $39,370 |
| 43. Wyoming | $39,100 |
| 44. New Mexico | $39,090 |
| 45. Missouri | $38,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $18.93 ($39,370 a year).
Do opticians make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $39,370 against $47,260 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Indiana rank for optician pay?
Indiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays opticians the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $50,730 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.