How much does an optician make in Michigan?
$41,180a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Michigan. That is $19.80 an hour or $3,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.80
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,610Median: $41,180Highest 10%: $52,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| 25th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $41,180 | $19.80 | |
| 75th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| 90th | $52,090 | $25.04 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $45,090 |
| Detroit, MI | $43,830 |
| Traverse City, MI | $42,050 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $41,820 |
| Lansing, MI | $41,390 |
| Flint, MI | $39,230 |
| Saginaw, MI | $38,660 |
| Niles, MI | $38,590 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,000 |
| Muskegon, MI | $37,870 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 36. South Dakota | $43,400 |
| 37. Arkansas | $42,880 |
| 38. Utah | $41,780 |
| 39. Michigan | $41,180 |
| 40. Kansas | $40,140 |
| 41. Nebraska | $39,830 |
| 42. Indiana | $39,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $19.80 ($41,180 a year).
Do opticians make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $41,180 against $47,260 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Michigan rank for optician pay?
Michigan ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays opticians the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $45,090 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.