Optometrists Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Optometrists in the United States is around $133100 per year.

How much do Optometrists make in the United States?

In the United States, Optometrists earn an average hourly wage of $63.99 and a mean annual wage of $133100.

Mean Hourly Wage

$63.99

Mean Annual Wage

$133100

Optometrists earnings by experience

For Optometrists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $29.88 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $46.63 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $60.38, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $75.01. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $92.03 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Optometrists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $62150 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $96980 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $125590. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $156030, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $191430 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Optometrists

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$29.88

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$62150

Earnings for Junior-level Optometrists

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$46.63

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$96980

Earnings for Mid-level Optometrists

Median Hourly Wage

$60.38

Median Annual Wage

$125590

Earnings for Senior-level Optometrists

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$75.01

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$156030

Earnings for Top-level Optometrists

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$92.03

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$191430

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)