How much does an optician make in Minneapolis?
$48,840a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.48
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $48,840Highest 10%: $67,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $67,490 | $32.45 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Rochester, MN | $47,460 |
| Duluth, MN | $46,240 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $45,210 |
| Fargo, ND | $45,040 |
| La Crosse, WI | $44,620 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $44,190 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $23.48 ($48,840 a year).
Do opticians make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $48,840 against $47,260 nationally, 3% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $48,020, so Minneapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for optician pay?
110 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,490 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.