How much does an optician make in Maryland?
$48,700a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Maryland. That is $23.41 an hour or $4,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.41
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,100Median: $48,700Highest 10%: $64,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $42,070 | $20.23 | |
| Median | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| 75th | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| 90th | $64,830 | $31.17 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $59,520 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,300 |
| Baltimore, MD | $48,320 |
| Salisbury, MD | $46,020 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $43,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 15. Tennessee | $49,840 |
| 16. Washington | $49,220 |
| 17. Oregon | $49,210 |
| 18. Maryland | $48,700 |
| 19. Arizona | $48,210 |
| 20. Minnesota | $48,020 |
| 21. Georgia | $48,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $23.41 ($48,700 a year).
Do opticians make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $48,700 against $47,260 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maryland rank for optician pay?
Maryland ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays opticians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $59,520 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.