Optometrists Salary in New Jersey
Optometrists in New Jersey earn a median of $159,040 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $159,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,730; the top 10% earn over $232,960. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in New Jersey
How much do optometrists make in New Jersey?
The median is $159,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,730 and the top 10% earn over $232,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.