How much does an optometrist make in Boston?
$155,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $74.50 an hour or $12,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.50
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,780Median: $155,000Highest 10%: $199,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,780 | $46.05 | |
| 25th | $126,500 | $60.84 | |
| Median | $155,000 | $74.50 | |
| 75th | $166,900 | $80.25 | |
| 90th | $199,100 | $95.70 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Worcester, MA | $149,600 |
| Providence, RI | $139,900 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $74.50 ($155,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $155,000 against $136,600 nationally, 13% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $151,700, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for optometrist pay?
39 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $199,100 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.