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How much do optical store jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for optical store in the United States is $24.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an optical store?

An optical store is a retail establishment that specializes in selling eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision-related products. These stores often provide eye exams through licensed optometrists or partner clinics and help customers choose the right frames and lenses based on their prescription and style preferences. Optical stores may also offer repairs, adjustments, and advice on eye care products. The staff are typically trained to assist with vision needs and ensure customers receive the proper eyewear for their requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an optical store role?

To thrive in an optical store, you need a solid understanding of eye care products, basic optometric knowledge, and usually a high school diploma or optician certification. Familiarity with lens edging equipment, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and optical dispensing tools is typically required. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help build trust and ensure accurate eyewear recommendations. These competencies are important to deliver quality service, maintain customer satisfaction, and support the store’s operational efficiency.

How does working in an optical store typically involve collaboration with optometrists and other team members?

In an optical store, staff frequently collaborate with optometrists, opticians, and sales associates to ensure customers receive comprehensive eye care and quality service. This teamwork often involves assisting with pre-exam screenings, helping customers select frames and lenses based on prescriptions, and coordinating the handoff of patients from examination to eyewear selection. Good communication and a customer-focused attitude are essential, as you'll often work together to resolve issues or answer questions about products and vision care. This collaborative environment not only enhances the customer experience but also provides opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and advance within the optical field.

What is the difference between Optical Store vs Optician?

AspectOptical StoreOptician
CredentialsMay not require formal certificationRequires certification or licensing in many regions
Work EnvironmentRetail setting, selling eyewear and accessoriesOptical labs, clinics, or retail stores, fitting and adjusting eyewear
Industry UsageBusiness location offering eyewear productsProfessional role involved in eye care and eyewear fitting
Search/Comparison IntentGeneral retail eyewear locationEye care professional specializing in eyewear fitting

While an Optical Store is a retail business selling eyewear, an Optician is a trained professional who fits and dispenses eyewear, often working within or alongside optical stores. The key difference lies in certification and role responsibilities, with opticians providing specialized eye care services.

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Infographic showing various Optical Store job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $49,999 per year, or $24 per hour.

Target Optical Store Manager 3 #2148 Roseville MN

EssilorLuxottica Group

Roseville, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

EssilorLuxottica rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 296 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 40 rated optical retailers

Job description

Requisition ID: 940074 
Store #: 002148 Target Optical 
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. We help people see more clearly and confidently for less by offering a great selection of trusted brands. Through the relationships we build, we’re proud and excited to help people look their best by carrying fashionable frames at a great value.

Together, we’re on a mission to change the way people think about vision care. We keep things real, keep focused on people and keep to our mission to bring a WOW! experience to your life, our guests’ lives and communities. See your future with Target Optical.

Target Optical  is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

 

At Target Optical we live to make our Guests Happy by making it simple and fun, to see great and look great.  The Target Store Manager delivers this mission by leading a Team of high performing Team Members to deliver an incredible experience to each and every guest and in doing so meets all goals and commitments set by the brand. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensures Team Members deliver an outstanding guest experience with every guest, every time by consistently modeling and coaching the playground rules:
  • Sets clear expectations that the store and Team Members be Guest Ready.
  • Helps Team Members understand that delivering both the Playground Rules and being Guest Ready are the two most important success factors in delighting guests.
  • Orchestrates the flow on the floor, and is the caretaker to every guest and team member.
  • Works with Team Members to develop clear action plans for immediate and future development.
  • Ensures every Team Member is accountable to their action plans and commitments.
  • Delivers clear motivating and developmental feedback in a timely manner.
  • Creates a culture of being Simple, Fun and In-style.
  • Completes annual performance reviews along with monthly coaching conversations with all Team Members.
  • Clearly understands the driving factors for success within their own business.
  • Identifies areas of opportunity and creates an action plan for improvement.
  • Understands that the Guest experience drives the results.
  • Develops a professional business relationship with the Target Optical doctor, in applicable states, that ensures the delivery of all components of the convenient, collaborative, and consultative eye exam experience. Meets regularly to discuss current performance and collaborate on strategies to build the doctor and retail business.
  • Ensures a positive and productive Target Host relationship that contributes to growing the business. Meets regularly to discuss performance and collaborate on strategies to build the retail business.
  • Recruits the highest caliber talent / maintains a bench of potential applicants
  • Understands how the best performing Team Members work during peak traffic.
  • Creates schedules taking into account business trends, forecast and host traffic.
  • Owns the business and adjusts schedules as necessary to meet business need.
  • Completes payroll weekly.
  • Completes new hire and personnel change paperwork.
  • Is accountable to store’s shrink percentage.
  • Conducts Physical Inventory twice per year.
  • Completes monthly Store Visit Form for review with RTL and optical team.
  • Ensures all operating policies and procedures are followed at the highest level to include merchandising and store presentation, timely and accurate implementation of approved marketing programs and promotions.
  • Ensures accurate completion of all sales transactions, and utilization of all sales strategies and resources.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience in customer service and retail
  • 3+ years management or supervisory experience
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Drive for results
  • Critical thinking
  • Recruiting, selection and development of talent
  • Selling skills
  • Motivating and influencing others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Opticianary License or American Board of Opticians Certification

Pay Range: 62,636.60  - 108,422.09 

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email EmployeeRelations@luxotticaretail.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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