I am thinking about moving to NC. Can some one please tell me what the pay scale is for a Lic. optician.
Thanks
nathan
I am thinking about moving to NC. Can some one please tell me what the pay scale is for a Lic. optician.
Thanks
nathan
depends on if you go w/ an independant or chain, and what area. You can safely say around 20 per hour for most places. 18 is the min. that I've heard of in areas that there are lots of opticians.
NC is the hardest state to earn a license in. Even ABO certified opticians have to take the NC board, which contains 7 sections not on the ABO. Just a heads up. It does mean, however, that licensed opticians are hard to come by and usually hold more weight. But if you decide to move, you have six months to apply to sit for that test. If you wait more than six months, you have to start over. You'd then have a choice between two years in school or 3 1/2 years apprenticeship, followed by a 6 month externship.
You can find more information on http://courses.durhamtech.edu/opticianry/boards.html
Opticians at lens crafters start at 22/hour, but I know folks making 30. It does depend on chain vs private, but contrary to popular belief, sometimes you're better off at the latter.
I love NC! The weather is beautiful!
Good luck!
Whoops, I just read that link, and it's 90 days you have to apply to sit for the exam before you have to 'start over'
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