How much does an optometrist make in New Hampshire?
$125,600a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in New Hampshire. That is $60.37 an hour or $10,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.37
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,360Median: $125,600Highest 10%: $205,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,360 | $36.71 | |
| 25th | $117,600 | $56.53 | |
| Median | $125,600 | $60.37 | |
| 75th | $155,600 | $74.80 | |
| 90th | $205,600 | $98.83 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $155,000 |
| Manchester, NH | $124,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 35. Kentucky | $128,900 |
| 36. Georgia | $128,800 |
| 37. Texas | $126,000 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $125,600 |
| 39. Iowa | $125,400 |
| 40. Nebraska | $125,000 |
| 41. Arkansas | $124,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $60.37 ($125,600 a year).
Do optometrists make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
No: $125,600 against $136,600 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Hampshire rank for optometrist pay?
New Hampshire ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire 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.