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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in New Mexico

Opticians (Dispensing) in New Mexico earn a median of $39,090 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$39,090
vs. U.S. median
−17% ($47,260)
Rank among states
44 of 51
Jobs in the state
340

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,010; the top 10% earn over $72,920. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in New Mexico

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in New Mexico?

The median is $39,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,010 and the top 10% earn over $72,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $47,260). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses