Optometrists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $138,270 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $66.48
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $216,970
Employed locally 110
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $138,270
    75th
    $147,030
    90th
    $216,970

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 149% Median Optometrists salary is 49% 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
    New Haven, CT $162,450
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $161,120
    District of Columbia $154,300
    Connecticut $143,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $139,230
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $136,590

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Physical Therapists $104,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Hartford, CT is $66.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.25 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Hartford, CT is 2.6% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.