Optometrist salary in New Hampshire
What optometrists earn in New Hampshire and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$125,560$60.36 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$117,580 – $155,580Top 10%: $205,560+
Jobs2101.12× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in New Hampshire 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 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $124,470 | $59.84 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Hampshire
Optometrist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $128,860 Georgia · $128,830 Texas · $126,000 Iowa · $125,380 Nebraska · $125,040 Arkansas · $124,470
Other healthcare salaries in New Hampshire
Registered Nurses · $99,700 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,760 Nursing Assistants · $47,870 Medical Assistants · $48,020 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,360 Physical Therapists · $99,850 Nurse Practitioners · $137,550 Dental Assistants · $59,530 Dental Hygienists · $101,250 Occupational Therapists · $83,900 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $84,910
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in New Hampshire?
Optometrists in New Hampshire earned a median of $125,560 a year ($60.36 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $117,580 to $155,580.
Where in New Hampshire do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in New Hampshire, 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.