Optometrists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $129,250 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.14
10th percentile $101,040
90th percentile $209,650
Employed locally 160
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,040
    25th
    $113,360
    50th (median)
    $129,250
    75th
    $157,950
    90th
    $209,650

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 180% Median Optometrists salary is 80% 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
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    Vallejo, CA $156,410
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $155,890

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,250
    Pharmacists $164,520
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $103,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Fresno, CA is $62.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.18 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Fresno, CA is 4.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $101,040 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,360.