5active postings
5list pay
3employers
$20.40–$26.55/hrtypical posted range
0offer a sign-on bonus
Posted pay by unit
| Pay unit | Postings | Typical posted range (median low–high) | Lowest floor – highest ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | 5 | $20.40–$26.55/hr | $17 – $37 |
Each posting is summarized in its own pay unit (salary, per-day, per-patient, hourly); units are never converted into each other. Practice mix: PE-backed group (2), Hospital / academic (2), Corporate / retail (1).
Virginia requires pay ranges in job postings, so coverage here is relatively complete.
By metro
| Metro | Postings | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads, VA | 2 | $21.70–$28.23/hr n=2 |
| Washington DC metro | 1 | $17/hr n=1 |
| Lake Ridge, VA | 1 | $17–$23/hr n=1 |
| Richmond, VA | 1 | $29–$37/hr n=1 |
Recent postings
| Posted | Title | Employer · type | Location | Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Optician Apprentice RMG | Riverside Health System Hospital / academic | Williamsburg, VA | $20.40–$26.55/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-10-01 | Optical Technician / Optician | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | Alexandria, VA | $17/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-09-08 | Optician, Licensed – Sam’s Club | Walmart / Sam's Club Vision Centers Corporate / retail | Richmond, VA | $29–$37/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-06-25 | Optician RMG | Riverside Health System Hospital / academic | Newport News, VA | $23–$29.90/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-06-23 | Optical Technician / Optician | Clarkson Eyecare PE-backed group | Lake Ridge, VA | $17–$23/hr | source posting › |
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