How much does an optometrist make in Syracuse?
$153,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $73.94 an hour or $12,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.94
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,900Median: $153,800Highest 10%: $350,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 25th | $110,800 | $53.28 | |
| Median | $153,800 | $73.94 | |
| 75th | $190,400 | $91.55 | |
| 90th | $350,100 | $168.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Buffalo, NY | $165,600 |
| Albany, NY | $164,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $161,900 |
| New York, NY | $161,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $159,400 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $73.94 ($153,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $153,800 against $136,600 nationally, 13% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $161,100, so Syracuse pays 5% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for optometrist pay?
45 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $100,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $350,100 or more.
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.