Opticians, Dispensing Salary in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is $28,980. BLS estimates approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR. San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is 38.7% below the national median ($47,260).
Salary Distribution
Not everyone earns the median. Percentile wages show the range of pay within this occupation.
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,690 | $10.91 |
| 25th percentile | $23,490 | $11.29 |
| Median (50th) | $28,980 | $13.93 |
| 75th percentile | $34,660 | $16.66 |
| 90th percentile | $43,680 | $21.00 |
Data Reliability
BLS OEWS is a survey, not a full census — every estimate carries a margin of error. The relative standard error (RSE) below is BLS’s own measure of how much an estimate could vary; lower is more precise.
- Wage estimate
- RSE 2.3% — Very reliable
- Employment estimate
- RSE 26.3% — Low reliability
Where Does Your Salary Fall?
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Concentration
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.524
- Location quotient
- 3.22
Sources
Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — May 2025 (release 25).
Figures shown as “Not available” reflect wages the source does not publish (e.g. suppressed for reliability), not zero.