Careers · Optometrists · New York
Optometrists in New York
Optometrists diagnose and treat eye diseases and vision problems by examining patients' eyes and visual systems. They prescribe corrective lenses and therapeutic medications to manage conditions In New York the median pay is $161,140 a year, 18% above the national median of $136,570.
$161,140median pay in New York, per year
$127,900–$175,740middle half earn
2,390employed in New York
$136,570U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
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Openings in New York and remote
- Optometrist - Arlington, Virginia · Eyetastic Services · United States · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessScienceCoordination
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryBiologyCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Education and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Optometrists.
Licenses and training in New York
Optometrists pay in other states
Alaska · $170,310Maryland · $165,840North Carolina · $161,560Delaware · $161,270New Jersey · $159,040Minnesota · $158,700Washington · $157,560Hawaii · $154,620Maine · $154,110Colorado · $152,000
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Are you suited for this?
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O*NET-SOC 29-1041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.