Optometrists in New Jersey

Local pay for optometrists in New Jersey, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 29-1041

$159,040

median pay, New Jersey

1,380

employed in New Jersey

+16.5%

vs U.S. median

+8.0%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What optometrists earn in New Jersey

New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of optometrists in New Jersey earn between $134,560 and $165,960 a year; the U.S. median is $136,570.

$104,730

P10

$134,560

P25

$159,040

MEDIAN

$232,960

P90

Pay by metro in New Jersey

$155,960

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