How much does an optician make in Providence?
$48,940a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.53
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $48,940Highest 10%: $77,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| 75th | $65,750 | $31.61 | |
| 90th | $77,130 | $37.08 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $23.53 ($48,940 a year).
Do opticians make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $48,940 against $47,260 nationally, 4% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $47,400, so Providence pays 3% more.
Where does Providence rank for optician pay?
107 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,130 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.