Optometrists Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Florida
Optometrists in Florida earn a median salary of $130,579 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.2% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 2,120 optometrists are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $92,700 to $157,970 depending on location.
$130,579
Avg median salary in Florida
$157,970
Highest paying metro
$92,700
Lowest paying metro
2,120
Employed in Florida
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Optometrists salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | $157,970 | $125,000 | $168,330 | 50 |
| Ocala, FL | $152,880 | $128,170 | $165,960 | 40 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $148,040 | $107,830 | $170,590 | 210 |
| Orlando, FL | $145,210 | $124,590 | $187,990 | 470 |
| Lakeland, FL | $137,120 | $105,880 | $162,180 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $131,310 | $94,850 | $160,820 | 360 |
| North Port, FL | $129,180 | $95,830 | $160,330 | 80 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $128,970 | $98,390 | $157,410 | 40 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $127,250 | $102,500 | $160,060 | 50 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $125,230 | $96,550 | $161,140 | 50 |
| Pensacola, FL | $122,370 | $85,490 | $140,340 | 50 |
| Naples, FL | $99,300 | $63,460 | $137,330 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $92,700 | $55,910 | $163,150 | 630 |