Nationally, the median is $49,400 — Tasmania sits $1,976 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Optical Dispenser salary of $47,424 — after $4,727 income tax and $948 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Optical Dispenser roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Specsavers★ 3.4 | $52,463 | $50,645 – $54,300 |
| Optical Superstore★ 3.3 | $52,087 | $49,993 – $54,162 |
| George & Matilda Eyecare★ 2.2 | $49,914 | $44,460 – $59,280 |
| Bupa Optical★ 2.8 | $49,104 | $47,068 – $51,119 |
| Oscar Wylee★ 3.5 | $48,902 |
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $47,287 – $50,518 |