Optometrists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $128,510 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.78
10th percentile $82,470
90th percentile $192,110
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,470
    25th
    $103,290
    50th (median)
    $128,510
    75th
    $165,530
    90th
    $192,110

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 184% Median Optometrists salary is 84% 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
    Toledo, OH $126,050

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,560
    Physicians, All Other $315,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,990
    Nurse Practitioners $125,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Dayton, OH is $61.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.87 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Dayton, OH is 4.7% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $82,470 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,290.