How much does an optometrist make in New York?
$161,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in New York. That is $77.47 an hour or $13,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.47
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,460Median: $161,100Highest 10%: $203,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,460 | $45.89 | |
| 25th | $127,900 | $61.49 | |
| Median | $161,100 | $77.47 | |
| 75th | $175,700 | $84.49 | |
| 90th | $203,000 | $97.62 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $165,600 |
| Albany, NY | $164,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $161,900 |
| New York, NY | $161,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $159,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $153,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 2. Maryland | $165,800 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $77.47 ($161,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $161,100 against $136,600 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for optometrist pay?
New York ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays optometrists the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $165,600 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.