Optometrists Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $156,810 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $75.39
10th percentile $106,510
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,510
    25th
    $136,360
    50th (median)
    $156,810
    75th
    $169,260

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 166% Median Optometrists salary is 66% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,820
    Maryland $157,830
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $155,890
    Massachusetts $150,820
    Worcester, MA $150,820

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,520
    Physical Therapists $103,810
    Nurse Practitioners $137,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Barnstable Town, MA is $75.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.44 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 16.3% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $106,510 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,360.