Optometrists Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Alabama
Optometrists in Alabama earn a median salary of $126,860 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.9% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 290 optometrists are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $81,910 to $164,560 depending on location.
$126,860
Avg median salary in Alabama
$164,560
Highest paying metro
$81,910
Lowest paying metro
290
Employed in Alabama
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Optometrists salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, AL | $164,560 | $134,400 | $167,850 | 40 |
| Birmingham, AL | $137,050 | $87,520 | $167,130 | 110 |
| Huntsville, AL | $132,700 | $88,710 | $153,400 | 50 |
| Mobile, AL | $130,580 | $80,840 | $169,060 | 30 |
| Northeast Alabama | $114,360 | $72,770 | $124,940 | 30 |
| Southeast Alabama | $81,910 | $53,880 | $129,360 | 30 |