Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,970 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $50,740
Employed locally 140
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $36,540
    50th (median)
    $37,970
    75th
    $43,840
    90th
    $50,740

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 56% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $62,040
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $59,480
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $58,190
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $52,900
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $52,520
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $51,130

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,420
    Physicians, All Other$327,670
    Pharmacists$137,530
    Nurse Practitioners$138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Albuquerque, NM is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Albuquerque, NM is 18.4% below the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,540.