Opticians, Dispensing pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $34.84 an hour ($72,460 a year). About 2,010 people work in this job there.
That is 53% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). New Jersey ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.65 | $47,110 |
| 25% of workers | $30.17 | $62,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.84 | $72,460 |
| 75% of workers | $38.81 | $80,720 |
| 90% of workers | $40.88 | $85,020 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $72,290 | 70 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $67,110 | 100 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $47,210 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,610 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $58,300 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $49,050 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,600 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $50,280 |
| Optometrists | $159,040 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $36,590 |
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