Optometrists Salary in Connecticut
Optometrists in Connecticut earn a median of $150,340 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $150,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $99,200; the top 10% earn over $214,040. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Connecticut
How much do optometrists make in Connecticut?
The median is $150,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $99,200 and the top 10% earn over $214,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.