Licensed Optician Jobs in Virginia
Licensed Optician jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, with consistent openings across retail optical chains, ophthalmology practices, and health system-affiliated clinics serving a large and growing patient population at every level from apprentice to licensed dispensing optician. The strongest hiring activity is concentrated in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where established employers such as Walmart Vision Centers, Costco Optical, and LensCrafters maintain ongoing staffing needs. Contact lens fitting, progressive lens dispensing, and pediatric eyewear are among the most sought-after specialties across Virginia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the Companys products and services
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise setting up cleaning and organizing product displays removing damaged goods signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Maintains the Sales Floor in the Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandise and identifying shrink and damages
Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing paperwork logs and other required documentation
Operates hardware such as cash registers or related equipment processes member purchases and assists in payments returns refunds and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions measuring adjusting and repairing frames and lenses completing eyewearcontact lens orders identifying and verifying prescription information completing and maintaining paperwork forms and other required documentation collecting payments for doctor services and performing and recording results of optometric pretests
Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent
Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first
Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $30.00 to $38.00*
- The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
3912 WARDS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502-2942, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the Companys products and services
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise setting up cleaning and organizing product displays removing damaged goods signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Maintains the Sales Floor in the Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandise and identifying shrink and damages
Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing paperwork logs and other required documentation
Operates hardware such as cash registers or related equipment processes member purchases and assists in payments returns refunds and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions measuring adjusting and repairing frames and lenses completing eyewearcontact lens orders identifying and verifying prescription information completing and maintaining paperwork forms and other required documentation collecting payments for doctor services and performing and recording results of optometric pretests
Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent
Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first
Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $30.00 to $38.00*
- The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
3912 WARDS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502-2942, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.See All 22 Licensed Optician Jobs in Virginia
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed optician jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians license or eligibility to obtain one
- Demonstrated ability to fit, adjust, and dispense prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Proficiency reading and interpreting optical prescriptions and lab orders accurately
- Experience with optical practice management or point-of-sale software systems
- Strong frame selection and patient consultation skills in a retail or clinical setting
- American Board of Opticianry certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
Licensed Optician Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed optician in Virginia?
To become a licensed optician in Virginia, you must obtain licensure through the Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians. Candidates typically complete an accredited opticianry program or an apprenticeship under a licensed optician, then pass the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners exams. Virginia accepts those credentials as the basis for state licensure, which must be renewed on a regular cycle.
How much do licensed opticians make in Virginia?
Licensed opticians in Virginia earn a median of about $55,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,360 for the lowest 10% to over $77,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed opticians in Virginia?
Employers hiring licensed opticians in Virginia right now include Target Optical, America's Best, and LensCrafters, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large retail optical chains, independent optometry practices, and health system eye care departments means openings are distributed across both major metros and smaller communities statewide.
Which Virginia cities have the most licensed optician jobs?
Richmond, Hampton, and Manassas have the most licensed optician openings in Virginia right now. Northern Virginia's dense suburban population and high concentration of retail optical locations drive volume there, while Richmond and Virginia Beach reflect strong demand tied to regional health systems, large shopping centers, and established independent optical practices serving those metro areas.
Are there remote licensed optician jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are rare. Licensed optician work is hands-on by nature, requiring in-person frame adjustments, measurements, and patient fittings that cannot be performed remotely. About 100% of licensed optician openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative, lab coordination, or optical sales support functions rather than direct dispensing.
How can I get hired as a licensed optician in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an apprenticeship under a Virginia-licensed optician, which the Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians recognizes as a route toward licensure eligibility. Large retail optical employers operating throughout Virginia, including those inside major warehouse and big-box stores, regularly hire optician trainees and optical sales associates as stepping stones. Completing an opticianry program at a Virginia community college and pursuing American Board of Opticianry exam eligibility early gives candidates a measurable edge in competitive markets.
Where can I find and apply to licensed optician jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to licensed optician jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings for roles that match your license status, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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