Average salary
$111,000 - $190,000
Median salary
$133,500 - $173,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$85K
25th percentile$111K
Median$156K
75th percentile$190K
90th percentile$239K
50% of professionals earn between $111,000 - $190,000 NZD
The median salary is $156,000
Top cities
Auckland63 job openings
Wellington43 job openings
Christchurch40 job openings
Palmerston North21 job openings
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The average salary for a Optometrist in New Zealand is NZD 111,000 - NZD 190,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 153,250 per year, based on 309 active job listings.
The cities with the most Optometrist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Blenheim. Auckland leads with 63 job openings.
Explore 309 Optometrist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.