The median annual wage for Optometrists in New Jersey is $156,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $145,500.
Pay spans roughly $49,920 at the 10th percentile to $183,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $75.00 per hour. An estimated 950 people work as optometrists in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $156,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $145,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $75.00 |
| 10th percentile | $49,920 |
| 90th percentile | $183,010 |
| Employment | 950 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.