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Optometrists Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Optometrists make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$151,730
Median Annual Salary
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+0.6% vs 2024
$152,550
Mean Salary
$151,730
Median Salary
$72.95
Hourly Rate
950 people work as Optometrists in Massachusetts
Optometrists salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Optometrists in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $151,730 per year ($12,644/month).
This is 11.5% above the national average of $136,108.
Massachusetts ranks #12 out of 51 states for Optometrists pay.
Approximately 950 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 0.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Optometrists
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Active Listening
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.81
Biology
4.52
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
English Language
3.9
Mathematics
3.62
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(95.2% of workers)
Salaries for Optometrists in Massachusetts range from $95,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $196,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $130,480 and $166,920.
The median annual salary for Optometrists in Massachusetts is $151,730 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $152,550.
What is the salary range for a Optometrists in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Optometrists in Massachusetts range from $95,780 at the 10th percentile to $196,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $130,480 and $166,920.
What is the starting salary for a Optometrists in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Optometrists positions in Massachusetts typically start around $95,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $130,480 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Optometrists in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 950 people are employed as Optometrists in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Optometrists in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Optometrists in Massachusetts is approximately $72.95 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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