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Opticians, Dispensing salary in Worcester, MA

The median opticians, dispensing in Worcester, MA earns $67,630 a year, 43% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,419 a month.

10th percentile
$48,670
25th percentile
$56,010
Median percentile
$67,630
75th percentile
$80,990
90th percentile
$83,040

Based on 160 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$53,026 take-home a year
Gross pay$67,630
Federal income tax−$6,049
Social Security + Medicare−$5,174
Massachusetts income tax (approx.)−$3,382
Monthly take-home$4,419
Every two weeks$2,039

Does it go far here?

$65,966Median pay in Worcester, MA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 102.5 vs 100).
32%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,426 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Worcester, MA

JobMedian pay
Marketing Managers$199,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers$193,890
Architectural and Engineering Managers$179,150
Financial Managers$170,940
Managers, All Other$164,730
Sales Managers$162,810
Software Developers$146,950
Construction Managers$140,570

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