Optometrists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $165,050 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $79.35
10th percentile $99,990
90th percentile $201,700
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,990
    25th
    $122,410
    50th (median)
    $165,050
    75th
    $172,640
    90th
    $201,700

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 243% Median Optometrists salary is 143% 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
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $156,580
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $155,770
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $147,640
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $145,350

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Albuquerque, NM is $79.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.59 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 22.4% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $99,990 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,410.