Optician Jobs in Georgia
Optician jobs in Georgia are active across retail optical chains, private optometry practices, and ophthalmology clinics, with demand ranging from entry-level dispensing roles to senior opticians managing lab operations and fitting specialty lenses. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the largest hiring markets, where employers like LensCrafters, Walmart Vision Centers, and Piedmont Healthcare maintain consistent openings. Contact lens fitting, frame dispensing, and low-vision rehabilitation are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Experienced Optician / Optical Sales Specialist – $19–$25/hr + Commission
Elevated Eyecare is looking for a warm, polished, and motivated Optical Sales Specialist / Optician to join our growing team.
This role is ideal for someone who loves helping people, has a strong eye for style, enjoys optical sales, and can create an exceptional patient experience from the doctor handoff through final eyewear selection.
The majority of time will be spent in our McDonough office, with occasional scheduled support in our Decatur and Fayetteville locations.
At Elevated Eyecare, optical is more than selling glasses — it is about helping patients feel confident, cared for, and excited about seeing well.
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Optician Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optician jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Board of Optometry dispensing optician license or eligibility to obtain one
- Hands-on experience fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses in a retail or clinical setting
- Proficiency reading and interpreting prescriptions from licensed optometrists or ophthalmologists
- Familiarity with optical laboratory equipment including edgers, lensometers, and frame adjusting tools
- Strong customer service skills with ability to guide patients through frame and lens selection
- American Board of Opticianry or National Contact Lens Examiners certification preferred by many employers
Optician Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a optician in Georgia?
Georgia requires dispensing opticians to hold a license issued by the Georgia State Board of Optometry before fitting or dispensing eyeglasses or contact lenses. Candidates typically complete an accredited opticianry program or accumulate supervised on-the-job training, then pass a licensing exam recognized by the board. Holding American Board of Opticianry certification strengthens an application and is required or preferred by many Georgia employers.
Which companies hire opticians in Georgia?
Georgia optician roles are posted by EssilorLuxottica, Walmart, and Sam's Club and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's large retail optical chains concentrated in metro Atlanta alongside hospital-affiliated eye centers in cities like Augusta and Macon create steady demand across a range of practice settings.
Which Georgia cities have the most optician jobs?
Atlanta, Columbus, and Marietta have the most optician openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta dominates due to its population size, concentration of retail optical chains, and large ophthalmology and optometry group practices, while Augusta and Savannah drive demand through regional medical centers and growing suburban residential corridors that support independent optical shops and clinic-based positions.
Are there remote optician jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of optician openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of most optician work. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include patient follow-up communications, insurance verification, and optical practice management, though core dispensing duties require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a optician in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an optician apprenticeship or trainee position at a retail optical chain, where on-the-job training counts toward Georgia licensure hours. Large Georgia employers like LensCrafters and Walmart Vision Centers regularly bring on optical associates and trainees who learn dispensing under a licensed optician. Candidates coming from customer service, sales, or medical front-desk roles have a practical edge, and enrolling in an accredited opticianry program while working accelerates the path to full licensure.
Where can I find and apply to optician jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to optician jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each posting.
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