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Career Spotlight

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Optician (Dispensing)

Dispensing opticians fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.

Salary: $25,600 - $35,000 [*]

Years in school: 1 - 2 after high school graduation

Job outlook: Excellent

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