Optometrists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $128,660 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.86
10th percentile $82,930
90th percentile $161,510
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,930
    25th
    $122,810
    50th (median)
    $128,660
    75th
    $146,190
    90th
    $161,510

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 182% Median Optometrists salary is 82% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Lansing, MI is $61.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.08 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Lansing, MI is 4.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $82,930 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,810.