Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $60,420 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $66,440
Employed locally 60
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $51,110
    50th (median)
    $60,420
    75th
    $62,870
    90th
    $66,440

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 88% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 12% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,780
    Syracuse, NY $62,400
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,250
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,130
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,940

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,390
    Pharmacists $127,230
    Physical Therapists $84,140
    Occupational Therapists $79,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Utica, NY is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Utica, NY is 29.8% above 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,110.