What are the main factors that influence a Certified Optician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Certified Optician?

The Retail & Wholesale industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Optician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Certified Optician's salary?

A Certified Optician's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,980 for beginners, reaching about $69,984 at mid-level, and approach $71,843 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Optician?

Certified Optician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Optician roles are District of Columbia $76,200, California $75,900, Massachusetts $74,900. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Optician roles make?

Salaries for Certified Optician level roles vary by specialization: Managing Optician: $72,096; Dispensing Optician: $68,760; Optician: $68,753; Apprentice Optician: $68,413; Optician Assistant: $65,943.

Certified Optician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Optician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Optician in Delaware is $69,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Certified Optician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,724
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,500 to $73,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,034

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Certified Optician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,900	$6,158	$1,421	$36
Average	$69,700	$5,808	$1,340	$34
25th Percentile	$61,500	$5,125	$1,183	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Optician Salaries

A Certified Optician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Optician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Optician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,980
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,225
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,984
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,719
Expert (over 8 years): $71,843

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Certified Optician	$66,980
Intermediate Level Certified Optician	$67,225
Senior Level Certified Optician	$69,984
Specialist Level Certified Optician	$71,719
Expert Level Certified Optician	$71,843

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How Do Certified Optician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Certified Opticians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,200.
California: $75,900.
Massachusetts: $74,900.

District of Columbia $76,200 California $75,900 Massachusetts $74,900 Washington $74,600 New Jersey $74,600 Alaska $74,500 Connecticut $73,500 New York $73,100

Hawaii $71,900 Rhode Island $71,300 Maryland $70,900 Minnesota $70,400 Colorado $70,200 Illinois $70,100 Oregon $69,900 Delaware $69,700

New Hampshire $69,600 Virginia $69,300 Pennsylvania $68,500 Nevada $68,100 North Dakota $68,000 Michigan $67,800 Wisconsin $67,700 Vermont $67,500

Maine $67,100 Texas $67,100 Arizona $67,000 Ohio $67,000 Georgia $66,400 Indiana $66,000 Wyoming $66,000 Utah $65,900

Iowa $65,800 Kansas $65,500 Missouri $65,400 Louisiana $65,400 North Carolina $65,400 Florida $65,100 Montana $65,000 Nebraska $64,800

Kentucky $64,700 South Carolina $64,500 Tennessee $64,300 Idaho $64,200 New Mexico $63,700 Oklahoma $63,600 Alabama $63,200 South Dakota $62,500

Arkansas $62,200 West Virginia $62,000 Mississippi $61,400

Top Paying Cities for Certified Opticians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $69,400
Little Creek: $69,900
Magnolia: $69,800

Lincoln, DE $69,400 Little Creek, DE $69,900 Magnolia, DE $69,800 Milford, DE $69,500 Marydel, DE $69,700 Millsboro, DE $69,100 Millville, DE $69,200 Milton, DE $69,300

Nassau, DE $69,300 Ocean View, DE $69,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,300 Seaford, DE $69,300 Selbyville, DE $69,100 Smyrna, DE $69,900 Viola, DE $69,600 Woodside, DE $69,800

Bear, DE $69,600 Newark, DE $69,600 Claymont, DE $69,700 Delaware City, DE $69,700 Hockessin, DE $69,600 Kirkwood, DE $69,700 Middletown, DE $69,700 Montchanin, DE $69,600

New Castle, DE $69,600 Odessa, DE $69,700 Port Penn, DE $69,800 Rockland, DE $69,600 Saint Georges, DE $69,700 Townsend, DE $69,800 Winterthur, DE $69,600 Lewes, DE $69,300

Wilmington, DE $69,600 Dover, DE $69,900 Dover Afb, DE $69,500 Bethany Beach, DE $69,100 Bethel, DE $69,200 Bridgeville, DE $69,300 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,700 Cheswold, DE $69,800

Clayton, DE $69,800 Dagsboro, DE $69,000 Delmar, DE $68,900 Ellendale, DE $69,100 Felton, DE $69,500 Fenwick Island, DE $69,100 Frankford, DE $68,900 Frederica, DE $69,600

Georgetown, DE $69,000 Greenwood, DE $69,300 Harbeson, DE $69,100 Harrington, DE $69,400 Hartly, DE $69,700 Houston, DE $69,300 Kenton, DE $69,900 Laurel, DE $69,000

Yorklyn, DE $69,600

Certified Optician Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Certified Optician salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $74,744. While startup companies pay approximate $63,485.

Certified Optician Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$63,485
Growth Stage	51~500	$67,073
Established	501~5000	$72,246
Enterprise	5000+	$74,744

Certified Optician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Optician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Retail & Wholesale, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Certified Optician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Certified Optician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Certified Optician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale	$83,640	$40.0	20%
Healthcare	$73,185	$35.0	5%

Certified Optician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Optician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,500

Average $69,700/year

$73,900

$5,125

Average $5,808/month

$6,158

$1,183

Average $1,340/week

$1,421

$30

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,900	$6,158	$1,421	$36
Average	$69,700	$5,808	$1,340	$34
25th Percentile	$61,500	$5,125	$1,183	$30

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