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Optometrists average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$156,380
- Boston$156,260
- Worcester$147,800
- Amherst$143,250
- Springfield$140,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $156,380 | $154,290 | $131,830 | $110,653 | 98 |
| Boston | $156,260 | $154,970 | $126,540 | $110,577 | 108 |
| Worcester | $147,800 | $149,600 | $130,260 | $105,217 | 103 |
| Amherst | $143,250 | $150,520 | $132,130 | $102,335 | 100 |
| Springfield | $140,490 | $136,680 | $110,920 | $100,586 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Optometrists salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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