How much does an optician make in Missouri?
$38,750a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Missouri. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.63
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,110Median: $38,750Highest 10%: $54,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| 25th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| 75th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 90th | $54,810 | $26.35 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jefferson City, MO | $43,440 |
| Kansas City, MO | $40,930 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,230 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,650 |
| Joplin, MO | $36,680 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,600 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $36,390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 42. Indiana | $39,370 |
| 43. Wyoming | $39,100 |
| 44. New Mexico | $39,090 |
| 45. Missouri | $38,750 |
| 46. Texas | $38,720 |
| 47. West Virginia | $38,120 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $37,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $18.63 ($38,750 a year).
Do opticians make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $38,750 against $47,260 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Missouri rank for optician pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays opticians the most?
Jefferson City, MO, with a median of $43,440 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.