Best Optician Programs in Nebraska (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare optician programs across Nebraska. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Nebraska Optician Programs Salary Snapshot

Nebraska
Nebraska Median Pay $38,850 $18.68 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $46,560 $22.38 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose Optician Programs in Nebraska?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 574.6 miles away

Located in Indianapolis, IN Ivy Tech Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Auto Body and Collision Repair, and Automotive Technician.

Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact
  • 50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752
  • (317) 921-4800

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, NM 663.5 miles away

Located in Albuquerque, NM Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Culinary Arts. The campus serves roughly 233 learners.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,095
  • Out-of-state tuition: $1,095
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS 734.7 miles away

Located in Scooba, MS East Mississippi Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Barbering.

Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN 756.3 miles away

Located in Harriman, TN Roane State Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology, and Dental Assistant. The campus serves roughly 3,203 learners.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,762
  • Out-of-state tuition: $18,622
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#5

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH 793.8 miles away

Located in Cleveland, OH Cuyahoga Community College District is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Accounting Technology.

Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Nebraska Optician Programs Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Opticians, Dispensing (29-2081)
Data Year: 2024 • Nebraska

Median Pay (2024) $38,850 $18.68 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$40,970 per year $19.70 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $32,140

$15.45 per hour

25th Percentile $37,020

$17.80 per hour

75th Percentile $46,070

$22.15 per hour

90th Percentile $48,130

$23.14 per hour

Nebraska vs U.S.

Median Wage -16.6%
$38,850

$18.68 per hour

Mean Wage -18.0%
$40,970

$19.70 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 670

Employment: 670 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
0.66
Employment RSE
14.1%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
670 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

Explore Related Topics:

Brad Fishbein Licensed Mold Assessor

Meet the author: Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.

Notice an update we should make?
We strive for accuracy. Contact us here if you see incorrect or outdated info on this page.