How much does an optician make in Portland?
$49,240a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.67
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,160Median: $49,240Highest 10%: $60,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 25th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 75th | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| 90th | $60,660 | $29.16 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.67 ($49,240 a year).
Do opticians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $49,240 against $47,260 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $47,220, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for optician pay?
103 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,660 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.