How much does an optician make in Utah?
$41,780a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Utah. That is $20.09 an hour or $3,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.09
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $41,780Highest 10%: $76,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| 75th | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| 90th | $76,750 | $36.90 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. George, UT | $43,040 |
| Provo, UT | $42,710 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $42,070 |
| Ogden, UT | $39,540 |
| Logan, UT | $39,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 35. Idaho | $43,950 |
| 36. South Dakota | $43,400 |
| 37. Arkansas | $42,880 |
| 38. Utah | $41,780 |
| 39. Michigan | $41,180 |
| 40. Kansas | $40,140 |
| 41. Nebraska | $39,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $20.09 ($41,780 a year).
Do opticians make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $41,780 against $47,260 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Utah rank for optician pay?
Utah ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays opticians the most?
St. George, UT, with a median of $43,040 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.