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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in New York

In New York, opticians, dispensing earn a median of $60,100 per year.

Median (New York)
$60,100
Bottom 10%
$47,490
Top 10%
$75,970
Employed in New York
5,180

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, opticians, dispensing earn a median of $60,100 — 29% above the national median of $46,560. Locally the range runs $47,490 to $75,970. About 5,180 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #4 of 52 states for opticians, dispensing pay — roughly the 94th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New Jersey, $66,250) by 10%. State employment of about 5,180 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$46,560
US bottom 10%
$34,470
US top 10%
$73,240

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Mathematics

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