Optometrist Salary in New York
Based on 2K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$161,140
$77.471/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
+18.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$95K – $203K
2K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $95,460 |
| 25th percentile | $127,900 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $161,140 |
| 75th percentile | $175,740 |
| 90th percentile | $203,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,400 |
| 2023 | $157,480 |
| 2024 | $163,040 |
| 2025 | $161,140 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,400 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $157,480 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $163,040 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $161,140 | $136,108 |