How much does an optician make in Milwaukee?
$45,930a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.08 an hour or $3,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.08
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $45,930Highest 10%: $63,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| Median | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 75th | $51,100 | $24.57 | |
| 90th | $63,500 | $30.53 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,840 |
| Madison, WI | $46,480 |
| Duluth, MN | $46,240 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.08 ($45,930 a year).
Do opticians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $45,930 against $47,260 nationally, 3% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $44,820, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for optician pay?
163 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,500 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.