How much does an optician make in Louisiana?
$36,360a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Louisiana. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,840Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $46,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,840 | $13.87 | |
| 25th | $32,110 | $15.44 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $41,150 | $19.78 | |
| 90th | $46,870 | $22.53 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $38,300 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,910 |
| Shreveport, LA | $36,910 |
| Houma, LA | $36,360 |
| Alexandria, LA | $36,160 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $35,130 |
| Lafayette, LA | $34,300 |
| Monroe, LA | $33,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 48. Oklahoma | $37,940 |
| 49. Alabama | $36,880 |
| 50. Mississippi | $36,680 |
| 51. Louisiana | $36,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do opticians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $36,360 against $47,260 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for optician pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays opticians the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $38,300 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.