Advertisement
Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $48,490 | $46,480 | $39,510 | $39,639 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $47,740 | $45,930 | $38,670 | $39,074 | 97 |
| Kenosha | $47,410 | $45,420 | $37,980 | $38,825 | 101 |
| Eau Claire | $46,770 | $43,910 | $37,970 | $38,342 | 93 |
| Appleton | $46,380 | $43,620 | $38,060 | $38,048 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $46,370 | $44,910 | $38,950 | $38,040 | 94 |
| Green Bay | $46,200 | $43,660 | $38,960 | $37,912 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $45,820 | $45,740 | $40,300 | $37,626 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $45,660 | $44,620 | $38,790 | $37,505 | 92 |
| Wausau | $45,380 | $45,090 | $38,300 | $37,294 | 93 |
| Racine | $43,370 | $39,950 | $37,790 | $35,778 | 96 |
| Janesville | $42,780 | $38,900 | $37,240 | $35,333 | 94 |
*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
More about pay in Wisconsin
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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.