How much does an optician make in Richmond?
$55,020a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $26.45 an hour or $4,585 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.45
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $55,020Highest 10%: $71,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $55,020 | $26.45 | |
| 75th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $71,240 | $34.25 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Washington, DC | $59,520 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $57,140 |
| Roanoke, VA | $52,650 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,390 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $48,890 |
| Kingsport, TN | $38,510 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $26.45 ($55,020 a year).
Do opticians make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $55,020 against $47,260 nationally, 16% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $55,820, so Richmond pays 1% less.
Where does Richmond rank for optician pay?
74 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,240 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.