Optometrists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $132,450 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.68
10th percentile $96,490
90th percentile $170,930
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,490
    25th
    $127,020
    50th (median)
    $132,450
    75th
    $148,100
    90th
    $170,930

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 152% Median Optometrists salary is 52% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $155,770
    Wilmington, NC $155,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $155,310
    Minnesota $150,020
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $142,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $139,550

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,050
    Physicians, All Other $230,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,120
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $81,460
    Pharmacists $161,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Ann Arbor, MI is $63.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.95 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 1.8% below 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $96,490 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,020.