Optometrist Salary in New York
Based on 3K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$163,040
$78.385/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+23.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$108K – $196K
3K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $108,190 |
| 25th percentile | $139,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $163,040 |
| 75th percentile | $166,840 |
| 90th percentile | $196,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,400 |
| 2023 | $157,480 |
| 2024 | $163,040 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,400 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $157,480 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $163,040 | $131,624 |