Quick answer: Opticians in Missouri earn a median of $38,750 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited optician schools near St Charles, Missouri with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.
Comparing optician schools in St Charles, Missouri starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $38,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
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What You’ll Find Below
The school listings below are sorted by proximity to St Charles. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the St. Charles County and Missouri figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.
Optician Schools near St. Charles
How We Rank Schools
Local school lists are ordered by location first, using the distance from the city or state page you are viewing.
Each eligible school also shows a BOC Score, computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Primary local sort
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%
Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
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How long does optician training take near St Charles?
Optician certificate programs near St Charles typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
How much do opticians earn in Missouri?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), opticians in Missouri earned a median annual wage of approximately $38,750. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $34,110 to $54,810 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many optician schools are near St Charles?
The schools listed above are within about 250 miles of St Charles. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.
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Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
