Optometrists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $161,120 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $77.46
10th percentile $63,710
90th percentile $201,260
Employed locally 90
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,710
    25th
    $132,600
    50th (median)
    $161,120
    75th
    $166,700
    90th
    $201,260

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 187% Median Optometrists salary is 87% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Syracuse, NY $163,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $160,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $160,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,340
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $147,380
    Rochester, NY $139,990

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Albany, NY is $77.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.08 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Albany, NY is 19.5% above the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Albany?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $63,710 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,600.