Optometrist salary in New Mexico
What optometrists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$144,660$69.55 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$109,260 – $178,060Top 10%: $202,980+
Jobs1300.53× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $165,810 | $79.71 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Optometrist pay in similar states
Connecticut · $150,340 South Carolina · $145,950 Illinois · $145,620 Alabama · $145,090 Wisconsin · $139,720 Kansas · $138,580
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in New Mexico?
Optometrists in New Mexico earned a median of $144,660 a year ($69.55 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $109,260 to $178,060.
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.