Optometrists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $155,960 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $74.98
10th percentile $53,810
90th percentile $310,510
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,810
    25th
    $123,810
    50th (median)
    $155,960
    75th
    $310,510
    90th
    $310,510

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 162% Median Optometrists salary is 62% 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 York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $160,520
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $140,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $139,550

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,420
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,280
    Nurse Practitioners $142,200
    Pharmacists $134,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $72,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Trenton, NJ is $74.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $149.28 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Trenton, NJ is 15.7% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $53,810 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,810.