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Optician Jobs in Alaska

Opticians are eye care specialists trained to design, verify, and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. The job description of a dispensing optician can span clinical duties as well as administrative, sales, and customer service responsibilities.

The median salary for an optician is $35,530, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average job growth at 15%+ through 2026.

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Licensed Optician
Stanton Optical / My Eyelab - Anchorage, AK
Skills needed Contact Lens Dispensing Glasses Frame / Lens Selection Certified Optician Apply now!...
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18 hours ago Stanton Optical / My Eyelab
Licensed Optician Store Manager
Vision Center by Walmart - Wasilla, AK
We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision, Inc. (NVI) is one of the largest optical retailers in the United States....
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7 days ago Vision Center by Walmart
Optician
Anchorage, AK
GUCCI, PRADA, BURBERRY, RAY BAN, FENDI, TIFFANY and VUARNET are just some of the amazing brands you will work with and sell as an Optician with Makar Eyecare....
24 days ago
Optical Retail Sales Associate - Full Time - Fairbanks, AK #264
Eyemart Express LLC - Fairbanks, AK
Job Description: The Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Retail Optician, will primarily assist patients in selecting the eyeglass frames, lenses and lens coatings that best suit their needs....
60+ days ago

Demographic Data for Alaska

Moving to Alaska? Find some basic demographic data about Alaska below.

709,930
20,955

Optician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Optometry Skills for Success
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Diploma in Optometry
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Salary for Optician Jobs in Alaska

This is the average annual salary for Optician jobs in Alaska as reported by the BLS.

$49,595

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optician positions.

Highest Education Level

Opticians in Alaska offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.4%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (23.2%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.8%)
  • Vocational or Certification (15.7%)
  • Some College (5.1%)
  • Doctorate Degree (4.0%)
  • Master's Degree (3.0%)
  • Some High School (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Opticians in Alaska
  • 1-2 years (25.9%)
  • 2-4 years (22.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (18.5%)
  • None (11.1%)
  • 10+ years (7.4%)
  • 4-6 years (7.4%)
  • 6-8 years (7.4%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optician position

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