Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,440 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.11
10th percentile $27,600
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 110
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,600
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $31,440
    75th
    $37,350
    90th
    $46,370

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,390
    Nurse Practitioners $136,410
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,680
    Pharmacists $135,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Eastern New Mexico is $15.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Eastern New Mexico is 32.5% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $27,600 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.