Optometrist Jobs in New York
Across 129 live Optometrist listings in New York, median advertised pay is $175K (75th percentile $190K), based on the 74 that state a salary; New York ranks 25th of 37 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are MedServ Group (30), Visionworks (28), EssilorLuxottica Group (23).
129+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 74 roles pay ~$175k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Optometrist- Hauppauge, NY- Pearle Vision
EssilorLuxottica GroupHauppauge, NY
Employed Optometrist- Middletown, NY- LensCrafters Galleria at Crystal Run
EssilorLuxottica GroupWallkill, NY
Employed Optometrist- Albany, NY- LensCrafters at Crossgates Mall
EssilorLuxottica GroupGuilderland, NY
PT Weekend Optometrist- New York, NY- LensCrafters on Broadway Ave.
EssilorLuxottica GroupNew York, NY
PT Sat/Sun Optometrist- New York, NY- LensCrafters at Coronado Optique Broadway between 70/71st
EssilorLuxottica GroupNew York, NY
Employed Optometrist- Kingston, NY- LensCrafters at Kingston Marketplace
EssilorLuxottica GroupCity of Kingston, NY
FT Employed Optometrist- Albany, NY- LensCrafters at Colonie Center
EssilorLuxottica GroupVillage of Colonie, NY
Optometrist
National VisionEmployer score · SilverHorseheads, NY
Optometrist
National VisionEmployer score · SilverSchenectady, NY
Optometrist
National VisionEmployer score · SilverWest Babylon, NY
Optometrist
National VisionEmployer score · SilverNew Hartford, NY
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Optometrist Pay in New York: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in New York today, then New York 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
- 129
- Live median
- $175k
- 75th $190k · n=74
- 12-mo median
- $148k
- Pay rank
- #25 of 37
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #28
- 12-mo postings
- 367
Optometrist roles in New York advertise $6k below the $154k median across the 37 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $200k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (this page) | $148k | — | 4.5/10 | 367 |
| Alaska#1 | $200k | +$52k | 4.1/10 | 16 |
| Louisiana#2 | $190k | +$42k | 5.9/10 | 14 |
| Vermontborders | $159k | +$11k | 4.8/10 | 27 |
| New Jerseyborders | $151k | +$3k | 5.4/10 | 137 |
| Massachusettsborders | $146k | −$2k | 5.5/10 | 100 |
| Connecticutborders | $140k | −$8k | 4.8/10 | 73 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $132k | −$16k | 4.7/10 | 273 |
“borders” = shares a border with New York; “#n” = national pay rank among the 37 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- MedServ Group (30), Visionworks (28), EssilorLuxottica Group (23)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 12% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment (of 129 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in New York.
How much do optometrist earn in New York?
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, 50% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in New York right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include National Vision, EssilorLuxottica Group, The MedServ Group, MedElite Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in New York are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 129 optometrist positions in New York 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 York
MedServ Group30 open roles here · WLB 76/100Visionworks28 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- EssilorLuxottica Group23 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Vision11 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Luxottica of America10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Warby Parker9 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Walmart3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Community Eye Care Specialists2 open roles here · WLB 75/100