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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Virginia
- Harrisonburg$59,730
- Winchester$58,500
- Charlottesville$56,510
- Richmond$53,960
- Virginia Beach$53,690
- Roanoke$52,900
- Lynchburg$51,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | $59,730 | $62,980 | $48,890 | $47,553 | 95 |
| Winchester | $58,500 | $58,190 | $48,890 | $46,635 | 96 |
| Charlottesville | $56,510 | $57,140 | $48,560 | $45,151 | 99 |
| Richmond | $53,960 | $55,020 | $45,510 | $43,248 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $53,690 | $52,390 | $46,450 | $43,047 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $52,900 | $52,650 | $46,440 | $42,458 | 94 |
| Lynchburg | $51,950 | $48,890 | $41,760 | $41,749 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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