Optometrists Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $164,560 +22% vs national
Median hourly $79.11
10th percentile $92,740
90th percentile $172,580
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,740
    25th
    $134,400
    50th (median)
    $164,560
    75th
    $167,850
    90th
    $172,580

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 219% Median Optometrists salary is 119% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Albuquerque, NM $165,050
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320
    Winston-Salem, NC $162,090

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,160
    Pharmacists $131,930
    Dental Hygienists $60,060
    Physicians, All Other $150,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Daphne, AL is $79.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.95 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Daphne, AL is 22% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $92,740 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,400.