How much does a Optometrist earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Optometrist in New Zealand ranges from NZD 111,000 to NZD 190,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Optometrist in New Zealand is NZD 133,500 - NZD 173,000 per year.

Optometrist Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$111,000 - $190,000

Median salary

$133,500 - $173,000

Lower rangeUpper range

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

NZD 114,000 - 182,000-2%

NZD 42,209 - 95,597-54%

NZD 10,000 - 10,833-93%

NZD 11,047 - 11,667-92%

NZD 69,966 - 74,983-52%

NZD 20,000 - 20,417-87%

NZD 18,750 - 22,084-86%

NZD 78,500 - 125,000-32%

NZD 12,834 - 21,000-89%

NZD 187,700 - 270,000+52%

Optometrist

Optometrist - New Zealand 2026: NZD 111,000 - NZD 190,000. NZD 153,250 (median).