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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Optometrists Salary in New York

In New York, optometrists earn a median of $163,040 per year.

Median (New York)
$163,040
Bottom 10%
$108,190
Top 10%
$196,270
Employed in New York
2,500

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, optometrists earn a median of $163,040 — 21% above the national median of $134,830. Locally the range runs $108,190 to $196,270. About 2,500 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #2 of 51 states for optometrists pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Alaska, $165,830) by 2%. State employment of about 2,500 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$134,830
US bottom 10%
$70,060
US top 10%
$203,210

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Science
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning

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