Opticians, Dispensing Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #39 of 51 · NM
15.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,750 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,090
Employment 340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,010P25 $36,050 Median $39,090P75 $47,400P90 $72,920
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in New Mexico earn between $31,010 and $72,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean opticians, dispensing salary in New Mexico is $43,750, about 15.5% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,200 | $45,850 | 50 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,230 | $45,460 | 170 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $38,780 | $40,600 | 60 |