How much does an optician make in New York?
$63,880a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in New York. That is $30.71 an hour or $5,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.71
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,060Median: $63,880Highest 10%: $81,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,060 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| Median | $63,880 | $30.71 | |
| 75th | $73,580 | $35.38 | |
| 90th | $81,200 | $39.04 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $71,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $68,880 |
| Watertown, NY | $65,870 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $64,280 |
| Albany, NY | $63,710 |
| Kingston, NY | $63,390 |
| Utica, NY | $62,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,230 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,850 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,620 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 2. Hawaii | $75,300 |
| 3. New Jersey | $72,460 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $67,210 |
| 5. New York | $63,880 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $61,310 |
| 7. Florida | $58,850 |
| 8. Alaska | $58,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.71 ($63,880 a year).
Do opticians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,880 against $47,260 nationally, 35% more.
Where does New York rank for optician pay?
New York ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays opticians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $71,050 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.