New Jersey

Optometrists Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$161,110
+13.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$77.46
 
10th Percentile
$104,730
Entry level
90th Percentile
$232,960
Senior level
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Salary Range

Optometrists in New Jersey earn between $104,730 and $232,960, with a mean of $161,110. The national average for this role is $141,554.

$161,110 mean
10th Percentile$104,73090th Percentile$232,960

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$161,110
National Average$141,554
Alaska$165,120
North Carolina$161,030
Maine$160,730
Washington$159,380
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.