Optometrist salary in Massachusetts
What optometrists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$151,730$72.95 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$130,480 – $166,920Top 10%: $196,470+
Jobs9500.95× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $154,970 | $74.51 | 710 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $139,910 | $67.26 | 310 |
| Worcester, MA | $149,600 | $71.92 | 90 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $150,520 | $72.36 | 40 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $154,290 | $74.18 | 30 |
| Springfield, MA | $136,680 | $65.71 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Optometrist pay in similar states
Hawaii · $154,620 Maine · $154,110 Colorado · $152,000 Florida · $151,670 Connecticut · $150,340 South Carolina · $145,950
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Massachusetts?
Optometrists in Massachusetts earned a median of $151,730 a year ($72.95 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $130,480 to $166,920.
Where in Massachusetts do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $154,970.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.