Optometrists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $134,560 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.69
10th percentile $60,270
90th percentile —
Employed locally 300
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,270
    25th
    $102,720
    50th (median)
    $134,560
    75th
    $165,390

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 169% Median Optometrists salary is 69% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $133,240
    Ohio $130,000
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $130,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $128,510
    Toledo, OH $126,050

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Columbus, OH is $64.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.92 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Columbus, OH is 0.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $60,270 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,720.