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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

Optometrist (NJ) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Optometrist (New Jersey vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$141,370
2023$146,700
2024$156,000
Historical salary trend for Optometrist in New Jersey
YearNew Jersey MedianNational Median
2022$141,370$121,162
2023$146,700$129,589
2024$156,000$131,624

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