Optician, Dispensing salary in New Mexico
What opticians, dispensing earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,090$18.80 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$36,050 – $47,400Top 10%: $72,920+
Jobs3400.83× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,230 | $18.86 | 170 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $38,780 | $18.64 | 60 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,200 | $19.33 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Nebraska · $39,830 Indiana · $39,370 Wyoming · $39,100 Missouri · $38,750 Texas · $38,720 West Virginia · $38,120
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in New Mexico?
Opticians, Dispensing in New Mexico earned a median of $39,090 a year ($18.80 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $36,050 to $47,400.
Where in New Mexico do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $40,200.
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.