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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in New York

Opticians (Dispensing) in New York earn a median of $63,880 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$63,880
vs. U.S. median
+35% ($47,260)
Rank among states
5 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,520

Pay range in New York

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,060; the top 10% earn over $81,200. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in New York

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

The median is $63,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,060 and the top 10% earn over $81,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+35% 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