Optician Jobs in Portage, IN

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SVS Vision - Optician - Lansing, IL

  • Lansing, IL (19 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, IL (19 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: SVS Vision Opticians will be responsible for helping customers achieve the right type of eyeglasses, lens shape or contact lenses in accordance with their eyesight or eye....

Licensed Optician

  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a licensed optician...

Optician Level 1

  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 18 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.5 - $27.5 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Optician - Float

  • Chesterton, IN (7 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chesterton, IN (7 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 23 days ago

Summary/Objective The Optician conducts pre-tests for the Optometrist, and fills ophthalmic eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames according to policy....

Demographic Data for Portage, IN

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Salary for Optician Jobs in Portage, IN

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optician positions.

Highest Education Level

Opticians in Portage, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
26.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Some College
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some High School
0.7%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Opticians in Portage, IN
1-2 years
25.9%
2-4 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
18.5%
None
11.1%
10+ years
7.4%
4-6 years
7.4%
6-8 years
7.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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