How much does an optician make in Minnesota?
$48,020a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Minnesota. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $48,020Highest 10%: $67,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| Median | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $56,420 | $27.13 | |
| 90th | $67,490 | $32.45 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,840 |
| Rochester, MN | $47,460 |
| Duluth, MN | $46,240 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $45,280 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $45,210 |
| Fargo, ND | $45,040 |
| La Crosse, WI | $44,620 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $44,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 17. Oregon | $49,210 |
| 18. Maryland | $48,700 |
| 19. Arizona | $48,210 |
| 20. Minnesota | $48,020 |
| 21. Georgia | $48,010 |
| 22. South Carolina | $48,000 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $47,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $23.09 ($48,020 a year).
Do opticians make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $48,020 against $47,260 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for optician pay?
Minnesota ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays opticians the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $48,840 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.