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Optician Jobs in Portage, MI

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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Optical Associate
United States Vision - Portage, MI
Job Information U.S. Vision Optical Associate in Portage, Michigan Overview U.S. Vision is one of the largest eyewear companies in the United States. We have been engaged in the retail optical...
1 day ago
General Manager - Optical Retail - , 125
Eyemart Express - Portage, MI
General Manager - Optical Retail - Full-Time - Portage, MI #125 Location: Portage, MI START YOUR APPLICATION General Manager Optical Retail Are you looking for a career that will bring you home? A...
21 days ago
General Manager - Optical Retail - Full-Time - Portage, MI #125
Eyemart Express LLC - Portage, MI
General Manager Optical Retail Are you looking for a career that will bring you home? A career with a company that has one of the absolute best store leadership teams on the planet?! Well, you...
25 days ago

Demographic Data for Portage, MI

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Optician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Diploma in Optometry
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Salary for Optician Jobs in Portage, MI

This is the average annual salary for Optician jobs in Portage, MI as reported by the BLS.

$39,055

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optician positions.

Highest Education Level

Opticians in Portage, MI offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.7%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (23.0%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.5%)
  • Vocational or Certification (15.8%)
  • Some College (5.2%)
  • 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 Portage, MI
  • 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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