How much does an optician make in Nebraska?
$39,830a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Nebraska. That is $19.15 an hour or $3,319 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.15
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,800Median: $39,830Highest 10%: $52,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| 25th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| 75th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| 90th | $52,670 | $25.32 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $43,340 |
| Lincoln, NE | $41,450 |
| Sioux City, IA | $38,330 |
| Grand Island, NE | $37,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 38. Utah | $41,780 |
| 39. Michigan | $41,180 |
| 40. Kansas | $40,140 |
| 41. Nebraska | $39,830 |
| 42. Indiana | $39,370 |
| 43. Wyoming | $39,100 |
| 44. New Mexico | $39,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $19.15 ($39,830 a year).
Do opticians make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $39,830 against $47,260 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for optician pay?
Nebraska ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays opticians the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $43,340 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.