How much does an optometrist make in Connecticut?
$150,300a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Connecticut. That is $72.28 an hour or $12,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.28
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,200Median: $150,300Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,200 | $47.69 | |
| 25th | $133,400 | $64.14 | |
| Median | $150,300 | $72.28 | |
| 75th | $157,800 | $75.85 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.90 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $150,600 |
| Hartford, CT | $150,300 |
| Waterbury, CT | $136,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 11. Colorado | $152,000 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $151,700 |
| 13. Florida | $151,700 |
| 14. Connecticut | $150,300 |
| 15. South Carolina | $146,000 |
| 16. Illinois | $145,600 |
| 17. Alabama | $145,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $72.28 ($150,300 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $150,300 against $136,600 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for optometrist pay?
Connecticut ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays optometrists the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $150,600 a year.
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.