How much does an optician make in New Jersey?
$72,460a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in New Jersey. That is $34.84 an hour or $6,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.84
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,110Median: $72,460Highest 10%: $85,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,110 | $22.65 | |
| 25th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| Median | $72,460 | $34.84 | |
| 75th | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| 90th | $85,020 | $40.88 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $72,290 |
| New York, NY | $71,050 |
| Trenton, NJ | $67,110 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 1. Connecticut | $75,300 |
| 2. Hawaii | $75,300 |
| 3. New Jersey | $72,460 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $67,210 |
| 5. New York | $63,880 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $61,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $34.84 ($72,460 a year).
Do opticians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $72,460 against $47,260 nationally, 53% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for optician pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays opticians the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $72,290 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.