Optician, Dispensing salary in New York
What opticians, dispensing earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,880$30.71 per hour
vs U.S.+35%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$50,500 – $73,580Top 10%: $81,200+
Jobs3,5200.77× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in New York 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 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,620 | $29.14 | 280 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,230 | $29.92 | 240 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $63,710 | $30.63 | 180 |
| Syracuse, NY | $68,880 | $33.12 | 180 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $64,280 | $30.90 | 150 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $60,220 | $28.95 | 120 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $62,930 | $30.25 | 50 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $59,800 | $28.75 | 50 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,850 | $29.73 | 40 |
| Kingston, NY | $63,390 | $30.47 | 40 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $63,540 | $30.55 | 40 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,290 | $28.99 | 30 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $65,870 | $31.67 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $67,210 Florida · $58,850 Alaska · $58,250 California · $57,990 Vermont · $57,350 Virginia · $55,820
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in New York?
Opticians, Dispensing in New York earned a median of $63,880 a year ($30.71 an hour) in May 2025, 35% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $50,500 to $73,580.
Where in New York do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $71,050.
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.