Notes on employment for Opticians

  • Most dispensing opticians receive training on the job or through apprenticeships lasting 2 or more years; twenty-one States require a license.
  • Projected employment growth reflects steady demand for corrective lenses and eyeglass frames that are in fashion.
  • The number of job openings will be limited because the occupation is small.




More information on Opticians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Opticians occupation
Number of Opticians in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Opticians
Working conditions for Opticians
Significant points for Opticians
Training requirements for Opticians



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