Optician, Dispensing salary in New Jersey
What opticians, dispensing earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$72,460$34.84 per hour
vs U.S.+53%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$62,760 – $80,720Top 10%: $85,020+
Jobs2,0100.99× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,050 | $34.16 | 3,460 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,300 | $23.70 | 1,070 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $48,190 | $23.17 | 150 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $67,110 | $32.26 | 100 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $72,290 | $34.76 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Connecticut · $75,300 Hawaii · $75,300 Massachusetts · $67,210 New York · $63,880 Florida · $58,850 Alaska · $58,250
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in New Jersey?
Opticians, Dispensing in New Jersey earned a median of $72,460 a year ($34.84 an hour) in May 2025, 53% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $62,760 to $80,720.
Where in New Jersey do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ at $72,290.
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.