Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Massachusetts

Opticians, dispensing in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $67,850 a year) and the least in Amherst ($64,270), across the 5 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $67,520 and the median at $67,210 for 1,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$67,850
Springfield$67,720
Barnstable$67,620
Boston$66,940
Amherst$64,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$67,850	$67,630	$56,010	$53,490	103
Springfield	$67,720	$71,000	$51,380	$53,405	96
Barnstable	$67,620	$69,530	$53,550	$53,340	98
Boston	$66,940	$64,170	$54,320	$52,895	108
Amherst	$64,270	$65,000	$49,330	$50,927	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. 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 Massachusetts

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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