Optometrist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 950+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$156,000
$75/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+18.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $183K
950 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,920 |
| 25th percentile | $115,010 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $156,000 |
| 75th percentile | $160,320 |
| 90th percentile | $183,010 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,370 |
| 2023 | $146,700 |
| 2024 | $156,000 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,370 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $146,700 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | $131,624 |