Optometrists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $128,810 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.93
10th percentile $54,960
90th percentile $216,820
Employed locally 270
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,960
    25th
    $94,560
    50th (median)
    $128,810
    75th
    $157,590
    90th
    $216,820

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 167% Median Optometrists salary is 67% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320
    Winston-Salem, NC $162,090
    Washington $157,650
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $156,000

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Indianapolis, IN is $61.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.51 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 4.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $54,960 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,560.