How much does an optician make in Madison?
$46,480a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.35 an hour or $3,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.35
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,220Median: $46,480Highest 10%: $62,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $62,720 | $30.15 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,840 |
| Duluth, MN | $46,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,930 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $45,740 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,090 |
| La Crosse, WI | $44,620 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $43,910 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,660 |
| Appleton, WI | $43,620 |
| Racine, WI | $39,950 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.35 ($46,480 a year).
Do opticians make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $46,480 against $47,260 nationally, 2% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $44,820, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for optician pay?
142 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,720 or more.
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.