Optometrists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • New York
Optometrists in New York earn a median salary of $148,428 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.1% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 3,060 optometrists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $122,270 to $163,400 depending on location.
$148,428
Avg median salary in New York
$163,400
Highest paying metro
$122,270
Lowest paying metro
3,060
Employed in New York
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Optometrists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $163,400 | $125,110 | — | 120 |
| Albany, NY | $161,120 | $132,600 | $166,700 | 90 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $160,520 | $145,600 | $166,840 | 2,410 |
| Buffalo, NY | $160,390 | $130,840 | $162,650 | 170 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $147,380 | $129,640 | $168,420 | 100 |
| Rochester, NY | $139,990 | $130,790 | $162,160 | 90 |
| Southwest New York | $132,350 | $125,770 | $166,970 | 50 |
| Binghamton, NY | $122,270 | $122,270 | $138,530 | 30 |