Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters. Excludes “Opticians, Dispensing ” (29-2081). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 1.4% Openings Per Year 159
Wages	Median Hourly $17 per hour Average Annual $39,540 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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