How much does an optician make in Kansas?
$40,140a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Kansas. That is $19.30 an hour or $3,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.30
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,050Median: $40,140Highest 10%: $48,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 75th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $48,480 | $23.31 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $40,930 |
| Topeka, KS | $37,890 |
| Wichita, KS | $37,850 |
| Joplin, MO | $36,680 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $36,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 37. Arkansas | $42,880 |
| 38. Utah | $41,780 |
| 39. Michigan | $41,180 |
| 40. Kansas | $40,140 |
| 41. Nebraska | $39,830 |
| 42. Indiana | $39,370 |
| 43. Wyoming | $39,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $19.30 ($40,140 a year).
Do opticians make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $40,140 against $47,260 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kansas rank for optician pay?
Kansas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays opticians the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $40,930 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.