Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. 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. Include contact lens opticians.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,690 | 10.51 | 7.84 | 11.84 | 21,850 | 16,310 | 24,620 |
| Joplin MSA | 100 | 11.52 | 9.46 | 12.55 | 23,960 | 19,670 | 26,110 |
| Columbia MSA | 30 | 9.05 | 7.80 | 9.67 | 18,820 | 16,220 | 20,120 |
| St Louis MSA | 860 | 11.08 | 8.24 | 12.50 | 23,040 | 17,140 | 25,990 |
| Central Region* | 100 | 9.61 | 7.73 | 10.55 | 19,985 | 16,075 | 21,940 |
| Southeast Region* | 80 | 9.42 | 7.66 | 10.30 | 19,594 | 15,938 | 21,422 |
| Southwest Region* | 110 | 11.28 | 8.94 | 12.46 | 23,468 | 18,588 | 25,908 |
| St. Louis County* | 240 | 12.88 | 9.51 | 14.56 | 26,791 | 19,787 | 30,293 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,160 | 2,360 | 200 | 9.26 | 61 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 300 | 330 | 30 | 10.00 | 9 | Caution |
| St Louis MSA | 1,150 | 1,180 | 30 | 2.61 | 25 | Good |
| Central Region* | 240 | 300 | 60 | 25.00 | 11 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 80 | 90 | 10 | 12.50 | 3 | Good |
| Northwest Region* | 100 | 120 | 20 | 20.00 | 2 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 250 | 290 | 40 | 16.00 | 9 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 120 | 150 | 30 | 25.00 | 4 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician