How much does an optometrist make in Massachusetts?
$151,700a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Massachusetts. That is $72.95 an hour or $12,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.95
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,780Median: $151,700Highest 10%: $196,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,780 | $46.05 | |
| 25th | $130,500 | $62.73 | |
| Median | $151,700 | $72.95 | |
| 75th | $166,900 | $80.25 | |
| 90th | $196,500 | $94.46 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $155,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $154,300 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $150,500 |
| Worcester, MA | $149,600 |
| Providence, RI | $139,900 |
| Springfield, MA | $136,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 9. Hawaii | $154,600 |
| 10. Maine | $154,100 |
| 11. Colorado | $152,000 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $151,700 |
| 13. Florida | $151,700 |
| 14. Connecticut | $150,300 |
| 15. South Carolina | $146,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $72.95 ($151,700 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $151,700 against $136,600 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for optometrist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays optometrists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $155,000 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.