Opticians, Dispensing Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New Mexico
Opticians, Dispensing in New Mexico earn a median salary of $36,243 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.2% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 290 opticians, dispensing are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $31,440 to $39,320 depending on location.
$36,243
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$39,320
Highest paying metro
$31,440
Lowest paying metro
290
Employed in New Mexico
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,320 | $36,910 | $50,130 | 40 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,970 | $36,540 | $43,840 | 140 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $31,440 | $27,600 | $37,350 | 110 |