The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in New York is $60,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,050.
Pay spans roughly $47,490 at the 10th percentile to $75,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.90 per hour. An estimated 5,180 people work as opticians, dispensing in New York.
| Median (annual) | $60,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.90 |
| 10th percentile | $47,490 |
| 90th percentile | $75,970 |
| Employment | 5,180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.