Optician Jobs

Optician jobs are open across retail optical chains, private practices, hospitals, and ophthalmology clinics, from entry-level dispensing roles to licensed and supervisory positions, with specializations in contact lens fitting, low vision, and pediatric optics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles168+
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerWarby Parker
Top cityBoston, MA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Warby Parker
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Optician
Warby Parker
Lansing, Michigan
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Warby Parker
Roseville, Minnesota
Customer Service & Support
$21 - $25/hr
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Warby Parker
Leawood, Kansas
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Added 1w ago
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Warby Parker
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Warby Parker
Salem, New Hampshire
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Optician Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Warby Parker
    Warby Parker91
  • Walmart
    Walmart18
  • Costco Wholesale
    Costco Wholesale14
  • BJ's Wholesale Club
    BJ's Wholesale Club10
  • MyEyeDr.
    MyEyeDr.10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices92
  • Retail47
  • Healthcare & Medical Services22
  • Manufacturing8
  • Consumer Goods7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in optician jobs.

  • State optician licensure or ABO-NCLE certification where required by law
  • Experience dispensing frames and performing optical measurements including PD and seg height
  • Proficiency with optical dispensing software and point-of-sale systems
  • Knowledge of lens types, coatings, and frame adjustment and repair techniques
  • Contact lens fitting experience and familiarity with fitting sets and trial lenses
  • High school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of optical retail experience

Tips for Your Optician Job Search

List your state licensure prominently

Many optician roles require licensure in the state where you'll practice, and hiring managers screen for this before reading anything else. Put your license number, issuing state, and expiration date at the top of your resume, not buried in a section footer.

Quantify your dispensing and fitting output

Optical employers want to know you can handle volume. Describe how many patients you dispensed for daily, the frame inventory you managed, or any measurable improvement in patient satisfaction scores you contributed to at a previous practice.

Target openings that match your lab skills

Some optician roles are purely dispensing while others require in-house edging, surfacing, or lens cutting. Read each job description carefully and apply to roles that match your hands-on lab background so you're not oversold or undersold in the interview.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists optician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a practical dispensing demonstration

Many optical employers ask candidates to walk through an actual frame adjustment, pupillary distance measurement, or lens recommendation during the interview. Brush up on your adjusting techniques and be ready to explain your fitting rationale out loud to a non-technical interviewer.

Negotiate scope before discussing schedule

Before talking hours or location flexibility, clarify whether the role includes contact lens fitting, lab work, or supervisory duties. Scope shapes your leverage. A role with broader responsibilities justifies a stronger compensation ask than a straight dispensing position.

Optician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most opticians?

The companies hiring the most opticians right now include Warby Parker, Walmart, and Costco Wholesale, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Retail optical chains consistently post the highest volume of openings nationwide.

How many optician jobs are remote?

About 0% of optician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role requires in-person patient care and hands-on dispensing. Administrative, optical sales support, and vision benefits coordination roles within the field are the most likely to include any remote component.

How do you become an optician?

Start by completing a formal optician training program at a community college or through an employer apprenticeship. After gaining hands-on dispensing experience, sit for the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners exams to earn ABO-NCLE certification. Check your state's licensing board requirements, since several states require a separate state license before you can practice independently.

How do you get hired as an optician with little experience?

Entry-level optical positions like optical sales associate or optician trainee are the most common starting points and rarely require prior licensure. Employers at retail chains often hire candidates willing to study for ABO certification on the job. Highlight any customer service background, comfort explaining technical products in plain language, and hands-on precision work like jewelry repair or electronics assembly, which signal the dexterity the role requires.

What does the optician interview process look like?

Most optician interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your licensure status and availability. An in-person or video interview typically follows, covering your dispensing experience, how you handle difficult patient situations, and your familiarity with the practice's frame or lens brands. Some employers ask candidates to demonstrate a basic adjustment or walk through a patient scenario on the spot before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to optician jobs?

You can find and apply to optician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find positions that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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