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Opticians, Dispensing Salary Guide for New York

opticians, dispensing working in New York earn an average of $59,310.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
3,590
Annual Mean Salary
$59,310.00
Hourly Rate
$28.51
Estimated Monthly*
$4,561.60
*Based on 40-hour work week

New York vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares New York's opticians, dispensing salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if New York offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

New York demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for opticians, dispensing, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for opticians, dispensing can vary significantly within New York. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

New York-Newark-Jersey City

Annual Mean Salary
$59,380.00
Hourly Rate
$28.55
Employment
3,600 professionals
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Kingston

Annual Mean Salary
$58,720.00
Hourly Rate
$28.23
Employment
40 professionals
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Albany-Schenectady-Troy

Annual Mean Salary
$57,710.00
Hourly Rate
$27.75
Employment
200 professionals
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Syracuse

Annual Mean Salary
$56,010.00
Hourly Rate
$26.93
Employment
170 professionals
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Central East New York nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$55,540.00
Hourly Rate
$26.70
Employment
50 professionals
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Glens Falls

Annual Mean Salary
$54,980.00
Hourly Rate
$26.43
Employment
40 professionals
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Rochester

Annual Mean Salary
$54,750.00
Hourly Rate
$26.32
Employment
220 professionals
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Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$53,830.00
Hourly Rate
$25.88
Employment
50 professionals
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Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls

Annual Mean Salary
$53,220.00
Hourly Rate
$25.59
Employment
410 professionals
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Binghamton

Annual Mean Salary
$52,280.00
Hourly Rate
$25.14
Employment
50 professionals
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Utica-Rome

Annual Mean Salary
$51,970.00
Hourly Rate
$24.98
Employment
60 professionals
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Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$49,990.00
Hourly Rate
$24.04
Employment
110 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.