How much does an optician make in Syracuse?
$68,880a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $33.12 an hour or $5,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.12
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,930Median: $68,880Highest 10%: $85,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,930 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| Median | $68,880 | $33.12 | |
| 75th | $77,650 | $37.33 | |
| 90th | $85,070 | $40.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| New York, NY | $71,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $64,280 |
| Albany, NY | $63,710 |
| Utica, NY | $62,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,230 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,620 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $33.12 ($68,880 a year).
Do opticians make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $68,880 against $47,260 nationally, 46% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,880, so Syracuse pays 8% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for optician pay?
13 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,070 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.