Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Kansas

Opticians, dispensing in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $41,770 a year) and the least in Topeka ($41,310), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $42,660 and the median at $40,140 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$41,770
Topeka$41,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$41,770	$37,850	$37,360	$34,211	89
Topeka	$41,310	$37,890	$37,650	$33,867	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Opticians, Dispensing salary in other states

Opticians, Dispensing salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2081.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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