NH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2081

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual Salary $49,400 +6% above national average (national: $46,560)
$51,690Mean Annual
$24Median Hourly
500Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$49,400
$38,930
10th pct.
$66,000
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$38,930$18.72
25th percentile$43,700$21.01
50th percentile (median)$49,400$23.75
75th percentile$57,970$27.87
90th percentile (top earners)$66,000$31.73
Mean (average)$51,690$24.85

How New Hampshire Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Hampshire
New Hampshire (current) $49,400
New Jersey $66,250 +34%
Connecticut $64,780 +31%
Massachusetts $63,810 +29%
New York $60,100 +22%
District of Columbia $59,110 +20%
California $57,770 +17%
Vermont $57,500 +16%
Florida $56,920 +15%

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Related Occupations in New Hampshire

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $49,430 140
Tutors $49,210 800
Highway Maintenance Workers $49,200 1,200
Order Clerks $49,200 440
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,600 990
Billing and Posting Clerks $49,640 1,470

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Opticians, Dispensing salary in New Hampshire?

The mean opticians, dispensing salary in New Hampshire is $51,690 per year. The median (middle) salary is $49,400 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Opticians, Dispensing in New Hampshire?

Entry-level opticians, dispensings (10th percentile) in New Hampshire typically earn around $38,930 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $43,700 per year.

What is the highest Opticians, Dispensing salary in New Hampshire?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Hampshire make approximately $66,000 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $57,970 per year.

How does the New Hampshire Opticians, Dispensing salary compare to the national average?

The median opticians, dispensing salary in New Hampshire is $49,400, which is +6% above national average of $46,560.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes