Optometrists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $162,980 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $78.36
10th percentile $43,000
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,000
    25th
    $69,000
    50th (median)
    $162,980
    75th
    $223,450

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 170% Median Optometrists salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Akron, OH $139,600
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $137,120
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $129,530
    North Dakota $128,940
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $128,860

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Anchorage, AK is $78.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.40 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Anchorage, AK is 20.9% above the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $43,000 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,000.