Opticians, Dispensing pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $34.16 an hour ($71,050 a year). About 3,460 people work in this job there.
That is 50% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). It is 11% higher than the New York median ($63,880).
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.70 | $43,060 |
| 25% of workers | $27.06 | $56,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.16 | $71,050 |
| 75% of workers | $37.61 | $78,220 |
| 90% of workers | $40.89 | $85,050 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $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-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $48,370 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,640 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $61,440 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $55,100 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $58,870 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $57,820 |
| Optometrists | $161,030 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $38,550 |
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