DOL Median (New Jersey)
$120,000
vs National
+4.9%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$105,541
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$120,000
+4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in New Jersey earns $120,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% above the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $105,541 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CM CUMMINS OD PA | $120,640 | 5 |
| JERSEY EYE CARE CENTER, LLC | $120,000 | 4 |
| CHANGMIN DUAN, O.D.,P.A. | $120,000 | 1 |
| CORNEA AND LASER EYE INSTITUTE, P.A. | $116,600 | 1 |
| Regional Vision Consultants LLC | $110,000 | 7 |
| FREEHOLD OPHTHALMOLOGY, LLC | $107,500 | 1 |
| SOMERSET EYE CARE, LLC | $104,000 | 2 |
| Patel Eye Associates, LLC | $97,000 | 2 |
| OMNI EYE SPECIALIST PA | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in New Jersey?
The median Optometrists salary in New Jersey is $120,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in New Jersey earns 4.9% more than the national median of $114,400, or $105,541 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.