Optometrist Jobs in New Jersey
Optometrist Jobs in New Jersey with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
41+ positions available
41+ Optometrist Jobs in New Jersey Available Now
These 11 roles pay ~$164k median with 7.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How New Jersey Compares for Optometrist Pay
New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own optometrist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Optometrist pay in New Jersey sits level with the $149k median across the 35 states we can measure, where North Carolina leads at $192k.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $150k | — | 5.6/10 | 61 |
| North Carolina#1 | $192k | +$41k | 5.6/10 | 144 |
| Louisiana#2 | $190k | +$40k | 5.9/10 | 22 |
| Kentucky#3 | $187k | +$36k | 5.4/10 | 32 |
| Florida#4 | $186k | +$35k | 4.7/10 | 183 |
| Alabama#5 | $180k | +$30k | 5.1/10 | 55 |
| New Yorkborders | $146k | −$4k | 5.3/10 | 169 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $120k | −$31k | 4.9/10 | 154 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 35 measured states.
Optometrist Jobs in New Jersey: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking optometrist jobs in new jersey. With 41+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Optometrist Jobs in New Jersey on this page have an average score of 8.7/10, with 100% with no on-call requirements. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for optometrist jobs in new jersey, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 95.0/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $107K, trending up 2.8% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,327+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
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. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
What types of employers hire optometrist?
Optometrist are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many optometrist jobs in new jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 41 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 Group17 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Luxottica of America5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Vision5 open roles here · WLB 77/100Visionworks4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AEG Vision3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Warby Parker3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Clarkson Eyecare1 open role here · WLB 73/100Comprehensive Mobile Care1 open role here · WLB 75/100