How much does an optometrist make in New Jersey?
$159,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in New Jersey. That is $76.46 an hour or $13,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.46
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,700Median: $159,000Highest 10%: $233,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,700 | $50.35 | |
| 25th | $134,600 | $64.69 | |
| Median | $159,000 | $76.46 | |
| 75th | $166,000 | $79.79 | |
| 90th | $233,000 | $112.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $161,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | $156,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,000 |
| Allentown, PA | $150,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 3. North Carolina | $161,600 |
| 4. Delaware | $161,300 |
| 5. New York | $161,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $159,000 |
| 7. Minnesota | $158,700 |
| 8. Washington | $157,600 |
| 9. Hawaii | $154,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $76.46 ($159,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $159,000 against $136,600 nationally, 16% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for optometrist pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays optometrists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $161,000 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.