Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Maryland

Opticians, dispensing in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $50,300 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($44,340), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $51,270 and the median at $48,700 for 1,060 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$50,300
Salisbury$45,660
Hagerstown$44,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$50,300	$48,320	$42,790	$40,418	104
Salisbury	$45,660	$46,020	$41,430	$36,911	96
Hagerstown	$44,340	$43,660	$37,160	$35,913	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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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