How much does an optician make in Phoenix?
$48,530a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.33 an hour or $4,044 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.33
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,890Median: $48,530Highest 10%: $75,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,890 | $19.66 | |
| 25th | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| Median | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| 75th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $75,300 | $36.20 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $48,450 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $48,440 |
| Tucson, AZ | $46,930 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.33 ($48,530 a year).
Do opticians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $48,530 against $47,260 nationally, 3% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $48,210, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for optician pay?
113 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,300 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.