Optometrists pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for optometrists is $72.95 an hour ($151,730 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($136,570). Massachusetts ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.05 | $95,780 |
| 25% of workers | $62.73 | $130,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.95 | $151,730 |
| 75% of workers | $80.25 | $166,920 |
| 90% of workers | $94.46 | $196,470 |
Optometrists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $154,970 | 710 |
| Barnstable Town | $154,290 | 30 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $150,520 | 40 |
| Worcester | $149,600 | 90 |
| Springfield | $136,680 | 30 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for optometrists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $236,580 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $49,750 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $285,250 |
| Chiropractors | $75,940 |
| Registered Nurses | $104,550 |
| Pharmacists | $138,170 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,790 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,930 |
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