Opticians, Dispensing in New York
SOC 29-2081 ยท Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
3,520Jobs in New York
$64,830Mean annual wage
5th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,060 | $20.70 |
| 25th percentile | $50,500 | $24.28 |
| Median (50th) | $63,880 | $30.71 |
| 75th percentile | $73,580 | $35.38 |
| 90th percentile | $81,200 | $39.04 |
| Mean | $64,830 | $31.17 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are New Jersey ($69,680), Connecticut ($69,290), Massachusetts ($67,520); the lowest are Mississippi ($37,590), Louisiana ($37,840), Alabama ($38,710). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with New York (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,520 | $64,830 | $63,880 |
| Connecticut | 610 | $69,290 | $75,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1,360 | $67,520 | $67,210 |
| New Jersey | 2,010 | $69,680 | $72,460 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,230 | $46,330 | $45,450 |
| Vermont | 70 | $62,790 | $57,350 |