Optical dispenser vs definer

The differences between optical dispensers and definers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a definer has an average salary of $51,268, which is higher than the $37,333 average annual salary of an optical dispenser.

Optical dispenser vs definer overview

	Optical Dispenser	Definer
Yearly salary	$37,333	$51,268
Hourly rate	$17.95	$24.65
Growth rate	4%	-3%
Number of jobs	6,198	88
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	-	-

Optical dispenser vs definer salary

Optical dispensers and definers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Optical Dispenser	Definer
Average salary	$37,333	$51,268
Salary range	Between $11,000 And $116,000	Between $24,000 And $106,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between optical dispenser and definer education

There are a few differences between an optical dispenser and a definer in terms of educational background:

	Optical Dispenser	Definer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Physics	Dance
Most common college	Duke University	-

Optical dispenser vs definer demographics

Here are the differences between optical dispensers' and definers' demographics:

	Optical Dispenser	Definer
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 42.7% Female, 57.3%	Male, 40.0% Female, 60.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 8.9% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 12.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.6% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	13%	5%

Differences between optical dispenser and definer duties and responsibilities

Optical dispenser example responsibilities.

Maintain coating quality using adhesion testing and spectrophotometers, and manage coating hues and reflectance adjustments.
Follow all IRB, FDA and HIIPA directions relate to clinical research projects.
Order glasses verify insurance order contacts make appointment follow up on RX order
Assist patients with eye wear selection, repairs and troubleshooting with Rx difficulties.
Work with multiple optometrists to solve patient issues including inaccurate optical measurements, lens adaptations, and overall patient satisfaction.
File insurance for orders including medicare and medicaid.

Definer example responsibilities.

Test and evaluate switches for automotive applications using electrical, environmental and mechanical techniques.
Interact with the Flexo department to resolve any issues relate to machine performance.

Optical dispenser vs definer skills

Common optical dispenser skills

American Board, 47%
ABO, 24%
Insurance Coverage, 18%
Customer Service, 4%
Scheduling Appointments, 2%
Optical Lab, 2%

Common definer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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