How much does an optician make in Wisconsin?
$44,820a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Wisconsin. That is $21.55 an hour or $3,735 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.55
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $44,820Highest 10%: $60,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| 75th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $60,320 | $29.00 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,840 |
| Madison, WI | $46,480 |
| Duluth, MN | $46,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,930 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $45,740 |
| Kenosha, WI | $45,420 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,090 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $44,910 |
| La Crosse, WI | $44,620 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $43,910 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,660 |
| Appleton, WI | $43,620 |
| Racine, WI | $39,950 |
| Janesville, WI | $38,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 28. Delaware | $46,220 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $45,450 |
| 30. North Dakota | $45,230 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $44,820 |
| 32. Iowa | $44,480 |
| 33. Kentucky | $44,290 |
| 34. Illinois | $43,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $21.55 ($44,820 a year).
Do opticians make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $44,820 against $47,260 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for optician pay?
Wisconsin ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays opticians the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $48,840 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.