Optometrist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 1K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$159,040
$76.462/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
+16.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$105K – $233K
1K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,730 |
| 25th percentile | $134,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $159,040 |
| 75th percentile | $165,960 |
| 90th percentile | $232,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,370 |
| 2023 | $146,700 |
| 2024 | $156,000 |
| 2025 | $159,040 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,370 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $146,700 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $159,040 | $136,108 |