How much does an Certified Optician make in Portsmouth, NH? The average Certified Optician salary in Portsmouth, NH is $55,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,200 and $63,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Certified Optician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Optician Salary $43,464 Portsmouth,NH March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Optician Salary $49,200 Portsmouth,NH March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Optician Salary $55,500 Portsmouth,NH March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Optician Salary $63,900 Portsmouth,NH March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Optician Salary $71,548 Portsmouth,NH March 26, 2024
25% $49,200 10% $43,464 90% $71,548 75% $63,900 $55,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Certified Optician takes precision measurements of eyes using pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Being a Certified Optician inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. In addition, Certified Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglass and contact lens care and maintenance. Processes work orders and sales. May oversee trainees or student opticians. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires a high school diploma. Requires applicable license. Typically reports to a Manager or Head of a Unit/Department. Certified Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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About Portsmouth, New Hampshire    Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 21,233, and in 2017 the estimate....More

Portsmouth, New Hampshire  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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