Optometrists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $130,840 -3% vs national
Median hourly $62.90
10th percentile $106,980
90th percentile $135,570
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,980
    25th
    $107,290
    50th (median)
    $130,840
    75th
    $130,930
    90th
    $135,570

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 186% Median Optometrists salary is 86% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $155,770
    Wilmington, NC $155,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $155,310
    Minnesota $150,020
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $142,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $139,550

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Kalamazoo, MI is $62.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.19 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 3% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $106,980 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,290.