Optometrists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $162,450 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $78.10
10th percentile $136,390
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $136,390
    25th
    $138,240
    50th (median)
    $162,450
    75th
    $175,170

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 188% Median Optometrists salary is 88% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $161,120
    District of Columbia $154,300
    Connecticut $143,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $139,230
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $138,270
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $136,590

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,920
    Physicians, All Other $95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,960
    Nurse Practitioners $135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in New Haven, CT is $78.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.94 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in New Haven, CT is 20.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $136,390 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $138,240.