How much does an optician make in New Hampshire?
$51,980a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in New Hampshire. That is $24.99 an hour or $4,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.99
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,130Median: $51,980Highest 10%: $66,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,130 | $19.77 | |
| 25th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| 75th | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 90th | $66,670 | $32.05 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $64,170 |
| Manchester, NH | $57,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 9. California | $57,990 |
| 10. Vermont | $57,350 |
| 11. Virginia | $55,820 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $51,980 |
| 13. Ohio | $50,500 |
| 14. North Carolina | $50,190 |
| 15. Tennessee | $49,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $24.99 ($51,980 a year).
Do opticians make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $51,980 against $47,260 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for optician pay?
New Hampshire ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays opticians the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $64,170 a year.
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.