Optometrist Jobs in New Jersey
Across 56 live Optometrist listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $165K (75th percentile $175K), based on the 29 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 25th of 36 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are EssilorLuxottica Group (19), National Vision (18), Luxottica of America (8).
56+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 4, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 29 roles pay ~$165k median with 7.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
29 jobs · 5 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
29 jobs · 5 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Optometrist Pay in New Jersey: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in New Jersey today, then New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 56
- Live median
- $165k
- 75th $175k · n=29
- 12-mo median
- $152k
- Pay rank
- #25 of 36
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #6
- 12-mo postings
- 128
Optometrist roles in New Jersey advertise $6k below the $158k median across the 36 states we can measure, where North Carolina leads at $192k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NJ | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $152k | — | 5.6/10 | 128 |
| North Carolina#1 | $192k | +$40k | 5.3/10 | 232 |
| Louisiana#2 | $190k | +$38k | 6.4/10 | 44 |
| Ohio#3 | $187k | +$36k | 5.2/10 | 182 |
| Vermont#4 | $186k | +$34k | 4.0/10 | 21 |
| Alabama#5 | $180k | +$28k | 5.4/10 | 72 |
| New Yorkborders | $150k | −$1k | 4.6/10 | 359 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $133k | −$19k | 5.0/10 | 219 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 36 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 4, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- EssilorLuxottica Group (19), National Vision (18), Luxottica of America (8)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 24% state a sign-on bonus · 18% offer loan repayment (of 56 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Up Lift (gold, 95/100), Talkiatry (gold, 94/100), BetterHelp (gold, 94/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in New Jersey.
How much do optometrist earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of optometrist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid optometrist jobs available?
Some optometrist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which optometrist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every optometrist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include EssilorLuxottica Group, Luxottica of America, National Vision, VSP Vision, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in New Jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 56 optometrist positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in New Jersey
EssilorLuxottica Group19 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Vision18 open roles here · WLB 78/100
Luxottica of America8 open roles here · WLB 75/100Visionworks6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Warby Parker5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AEG Vision3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
VSP Vision2 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Clarkson Eyecare1 open role here · WLB 75/100