Optometrist salary in New Jersey
What optometrists earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$159,040$76.46 per hour
vs U.S.+16%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$134,560 – $165,960Top 10%: $232,960+
Jobs1,3801.17× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $161,030 | $77.42 | 2,580 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $153,980 | $74.03 | 890 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $150,640 | $72.42 | 100 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $155,960 | $74.98 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Optometrist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $161,560 Delaware · $161,270 New York · $161,140 Minnesota · $158,700 Washington · $157,560 Hawaii · $154,620
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in New Jersey?
Optometrists in New Jersey earned a median of $159,040 a year ($76.46 an hour) in May 2025, 16% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $134,560 to $165,960.
Where in New Jersey do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $161,030.
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.