Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Connecticut

Opticians, dispensing in Connecticut earn the most in Bridgeport (average $74,410 a year) and the least in Hartford ($66,330), across the 5 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $69,290 and the median at $75,300 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Connecticut

Bridgeport$74,410
Norwich$72,040
Waterbury$70,540
New Haven$68,050
Hartford$66,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bridgeport	$74,410	$78,600	$60,630	$57,735	107
Norwich	$72,040	$76,170	$57,350	$56,198	100
Waterbury	$70,540	$76,820	$59,220	$55,250	100
New Haven	$68,050	$72,410	$56,650	$53,635	105
Hartford	$66,330	$71,440	$49,830	$52,528	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). 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 Connecticut

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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