Opticians, Dispensing pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $30.71 an hour ($63,880 a year). About 3,520 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). New York ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.70 | $43,060 |
| 25% of workers | $24.28 | $50,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.71 | $63,880 |
| 75% of workers | $35.38 | $73,580 |
| 90% of workers | $39.04 | $81,200 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $71,050 | 3,460 |
| Syracuse | $68,880 | 180 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $65,870 | 30 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $64,280 | 150 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $63,710 | 180 |
| Kingston | $63,390 | 40 |
| Utica-Rome | $62,930 | 50 |
| Rochester | $62,230 | 240 |
| Glens Falls | $61,850 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $60,620 | 280 |
| Binghamton | $60,290 | 30 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,930 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,320 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $56,510 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $57,320 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,440 |
| Optometrists | $161,140 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $38,040 |
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