How much does an optician make in Buffalo?
$60,620a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.14 an hour or $5,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.14
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,990Median: $60,620Highest 10%: $77,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| Median | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| 75th | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 90th | $77,380 | $37.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| New York, NY | $71,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $68,880 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $64,280 |
| Albany, NY | $63,710 |
| Utica, NY | $62,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,230 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.14 ($60,620 a year).
Do opticians make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $60,620 against $47,260 nationally, 28% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,880, so Buffalo pays 5% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for optician pay?
32 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,380 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.