New York

Optometrists Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$153,130
+8.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$73.62
 
10th Percentile
$95,460
Entry level
90th Percentile
$203,040
Senior level
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Salary Range

Optometrists in New York earn between $95,460 and $203,040, with a mean of $153,130. The national average for this role is $141,554.

$153,130 mean
10th Percentile$95,46090th Percentile$203,040

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$153,130
National Average$141,554
Alaska$165,120
New Jersey$161,110
North Carolina$161,030
Maine$160,730
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Data Source

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