Opticians, Dispensing
How pay grows with experience
Opticians, Dispensing — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $52,608 |
| Median (typical) | $61,736 |
| Experienced | $70,836 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Opticians, Dispensing — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $64,101 |
| Long Island | $63,735 |
| Central New York | $63,442 |
| Capital Region | $62,987 |
| North Country | $62,777 |
| Mohawk Valley | $62,430 |
| Finger Lakes | $61,353 |
| New York City | $61,057 |
| Western New York | $59,775 |
| Southern Tier | $59,774 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Recreational Therapists$65,242 median (+$3,506) · +24.5% by 2032
- Athletic Trainers$65,581 median (+$3,845) · +19.0% by 2032
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,771 median (+$4,035) · +24.1% by 2032
- Paramedics$68,223 median (+$6,487)
- Therapists, All Other$69,712 median (+$7,976) · +13.2% by 2032
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76,933 median (+$15,196)
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Medical Records Specialists$61,373 median (−$364)
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$60,433 median (−$1,303) · +17.3% by 2032
- Surgical Assistants$60,277 median (−$1,460)
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,262 median (−$2,474)
- Psychiatric Technicians$59,199 median (−$2,537) · +27.9% by 2032
- Dietetic Technicians$49,539 median (−$12,198) · +26.5% by 2032
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