The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in New Jersey is $66,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,020.
Pay spans roughly $43,980 at the 10th percentile to $82,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.85 per hour. An estimated 2,260 people work as opticians, dispensing in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $66,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.85 |
| 10th percentile | $43,980 |
| 90th percentile | $82,160 |
| Employment | 2,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.