Optometrists salary in United States
The median optometrists salary is $136,570 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Optometrists salary by region
Pay trend
Down 1.0% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Optometrists salary FAQs
What is the average Optometrists salary in United States?
The median Optometrists salary in United States is $136,570 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of optometristss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Optometrists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $74,870 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $202,180 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $136,570.
Do Optometrists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - North Carolina is among the highest at $161,560, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Optometrists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.