Optometrists Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $139,230 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $66.94
10th percentile $127,360
90th percentile $171,540
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,360
    25th
    $136,230
    50th (median)
    $139,230
    75th
    $162,280
    90th
    $171,540

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 165% Median Optometrists salary is 65% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $138,270
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $136,590

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$100,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68,660
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,730
    Physical Therapists$103,730
    Pharmacists$135,200
    Nurse Practitioners$132,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Norwich, CT is $66.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.47 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Norwich, CT is 3.3% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $127,360 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,230.