How much does an optician make in Ohio?
$50,500a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Ohio. That is $24.28 an hour or $4,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.28
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $50,500Highest 10%: $65,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $40,620 | $19.53 | |
| Median | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| 75th | $60,430 | $29.05 | |
| 90th | $65,280 | $31.38 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $52,060 |
| Dayton, OH | $51,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,730 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,730 |
| Youngstown, OH | $49,750 |
| Toledo, OH | $49,370 |
| Akron, OH | $48,890 |
| Canton, OH | $48,410 |
| Mansfield, OH | $48,260 |
| Wheeling, WV | $39,780 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 10. Vermont | $57,350 |
| 11. Virginia | $55,820 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $51,980 |
| 13. Ohio | $50,500 |
| 14. North Carolina | $50,190 |
| 15. Tennessee | $49,840 |
| 16. Washington | $49,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $24.28 ($50,500 a year).
Do opticians make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $50,500 against $47,260 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Ohio rank for optician pay?
Ohio ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays opticians the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $52,060 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.