The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in New Mexico is $36,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,880.
Pay spans roughly $27,600 at the 10th percentile to $49,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.75 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as opticians, dispensing in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $36,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.75 |
| 10th percentile | $27,600 |
| 90th percentile | $49,330 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.