Opticians, Dispensing Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • New York
Opticians, Dispensing in New York earn a median salary of $61,094 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +31.2% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 6,740 opticians, dispensing are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $58,190 to $65,870 depending on location.
$61,094
Avg median salary in New York
$65,870
Highest paying metro
$58,190
Lowest paying metro
6,740
Employed in New York
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown, NY | $65,870 | $60,520 | $73,230 | 30 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $62,780 | $58,240 | $74,990 | 5,170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $62,400 | $58,460 | $71,740 | 170 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,250 | $56,130 | $70,580 | 140 |
| Albany, NY | $62,130 | $51,100 | $68,950 | 210 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $62,040 | $52,560 | $66,970 | 50 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,360 | $49,650 | $65,300 | 50 |
| Utica, NY | $60,420 | $51,110 | $62,870 | 60 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,900 | $48,880 | $64,270 | 230 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,710 | $50,740 | $61,760 | 320 |
| Central East New York | $59,480 | $46,940 | $65,210 | 50 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,450 | $49,810 | $63,310 | 50 |
| Binghamton, NY | $59,330 | $51,450 | $60,840 | 40 |
| Southwest New York | $58,190 | $57,380 | $58,460 | 170 |