Optometrists Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $157,970 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $75.95
10th percentile $59,200
90th percentile $181,130
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,200
    25th
    $125,000
    50th (median)
    $157,970
    75th
    $168,330
    90th
    $181,130

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 234% Median Optometrists salary is 134% 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
    Ocala, FL $152,880
    Jacksonville, FL $148,040
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $145,210
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $137,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $131,310
    Flint, MI $130,220

    Related occupations in Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,650
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,090
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,780
    Physicians, All Other $341,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Deltona?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Deltona, FL is $75.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.08 or more per hour.

    Is Deltona above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Deltona, FL is 17.2% 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 Deltona?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $59,200 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,000.