New Jersey

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$69,680
+34.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$33.50
 
10th Percentile
$47,110
Entry level
90th Percentile
$85,020
Senior level
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Salary Range

Opticians, Dispensings in New Jersey earn between $47,110 and $85,020, with a mean of $69,680. The national average for this role is $51,765.

$69,680 mean
10th Percentile$47,11090th Percentile$85,020

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$69,680
National Average$51,765
Connecticut$69,290
Massachusetts$67,520
Hawaii$67,390
New York$64,830
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.