How much does an optician make in Massachusetts?
$67,210a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Massachusetts. That is $32.31 an hour or $5,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.31
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,850Median: $67,210Highest 10%: $83,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| 25th | $54,290 | $26.10 | |
| Median | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| 75th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| 90th | $83,550 | $40.17 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MA | $71,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $69,530 |
| Worcester, MA | $67,630 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $65,000 |
| Boston, MA | $64,170 |
| Providence, RI | $48,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 1. Connecticut | $75,300 |
| 2. Hawaii | $75,300 |
| 3. New Jersey | $72,460 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $67,210 |
| 5. New York | $63,880 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $61,310 |
| 7. Florida | $58,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $32.31 ($67,210 a year).
Do opticians make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $67,210 against $47,260 nationally, 42% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for optician pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays opticians the most?
Springfield, MA, with a median of $71,000 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.