Optometrists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for optometrists is $76.46 an hour ($159,040 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($136,570). New Jersey ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.35 | $104,730 |
| 25% of workers | $64.69 | $134,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.46 | $159,040 |
| 75% of workers | $79.79 | $165,960 |
| 90% of workers | $112.00 | $232,960 |
Optometrists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $155,960 | 70 |
New Jersey 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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|---|---|
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| Registered Nurses | $106,500 |
| Physical Therapists | $112,140 |
| Pharmacists | $137,620 |
| Therapists, All Other | $100,250 |
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