Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Oregon

Opticians, dispensing in Oregon earn the most in Bend (average $62,970 a year) and the least in Medford ($49,310), across the 6 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $53,510 and the median at $49,210 for 1,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Oregon

Bend$62,970
Portland$55,760
Salem$53,370
Albany$52,380
Eugene$51,540
Medford$49,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bend	$62,970	$54,750	$46,450	$48,295	104
Portland	$55,760	$49,620	$47,690	$43,056	105
Salem	$53,370	$47,550	$44,720	$41,320	104
Albany	$52,380	$46,100	$40,150	$40,601	102
Eugene	$51,540	$46,270	$43,420	$39,991	102
Medford	$49,310	$45,930	$41,130	$38,371	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax 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

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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.
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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