Optician, Dispensing salary in New Hampshire
What opticians, dispensing earn in New Hampshire and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,980$24.99 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$46,710 – $59,370Top 10%: $66,670+
Jobs4401.38× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in New Hampshire cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,170 | $30.85 | 950 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $57,180 | $27.49 | 180 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $49,770 | $23.93 | 60 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $49,800 | $23.94 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Hampshire
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Ohio · $50,500 North Carolina · $50,190 Tennessee · $49,840 Washington · $49,220 Oregon · $49,210 Maryland · $48,700
Other healthcare salaries in New Hampshire
Registered Nurses · $99,700 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,760 Nursing Assistants · $47,870 Medical Assistants · $48,020 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,360 Physical Therapists · $99,850 Nurse Practitioners · $137,550 Dental Assistants · $59,530 Dental Hygienists · $101,250 Occupational Therapists · $83,900 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $84,910
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in New Hampshire?
Opticians, Dispensing in New Hampshire earned a median of $51,980 a year ($24.99 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $46,710 to $59,370.
Where in New Hampshire do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in New Hampshire, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $64,170.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.