Optometrists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $125,610 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.39
10th percentile $57,530
90th percentile $168,320
Employed locally 240
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,530
    25th
    $97,720
    50th (median)
    $125,610
    75th
    $152,270
    90th
    $168,320

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 183% Median Optometrists salary is 83% 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
    Akron, OH $139,600
    Columbus, OH $134,560
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $133,240
    Ohio $130,000
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $130,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $128,510

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Cleveland, OH is $60.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.35 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Cleveland, OH is 6.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $57,530 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,720.