Optometrists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $133,550 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $64.21
10th percentile $90,900
90th percentile $211,750
Employed locally 410
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,900
    25th
    $99,460
    50th (median)
    $133,550
    75th
    $158,840
    90th
    $211,750

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 155% Median Optometrists salary is 55% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $160,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $154,700
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $149,510
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $132,000
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $131,710
    Michigan $131,700

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Atlanta, GA is $64.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.16 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.9% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $90,900 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,460.