Optician Salaries in New Zealand
Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled regularly by analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.
Job titles in this occupation vary and some examples are dispensing optician, optician and registered dispensing optician.
Dispensing Opticians are registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board.
Trainee opticians start with a salary of around $32,000 to $35,000.After several years’ experience earnings typically range between $40,000 and $60,000.
New Zealand has a shortage of opticians and as a result this occupation is on the immediate skills shortage list for all regions of New Zealand.
Optician Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Position | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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| Optical Consultant / Administrator | 30,000 – 45,000 | Auckland |
| Trainee Dispensing Optician | 33,000 – 36,000 | Auckland |
| Dispensing Optician / Optical Assistant | 30,000 – 50,000 | Hamilton |
| Optical Assistant | 15 – 20 per hour | Napier |
| Junior Dispensing Optician | 36,000 – 43,000 | Wellington |
| Experienced Dispensing Optician | 44,000 – 62,000 | Wellington |
| Optician | 45,000 – 65,000 | Christchurch |
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