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Opticians, Dispensing
Job description
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.
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Entry level hourly / annual
$13.13
$27,318
Typical hourly / annual
$17.02
$35,396
Experienced hourly / annual
$22.90
$47,633
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 76 |
| Total Employed 520 | |
| Projected Growth 1.7% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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High school diploma or equivalent |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Opticians, Dispensing 2020-2021
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No data avaliable | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total (0) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Opticians, Dispensing
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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