Optometrists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $137,070 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.90
10th percentile $71,310
90th percentile $206,540
Employed locally 2,720
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,310
    25th
    $105,610
    50th (median)
    $137,070
    75th
    $160,740
    90th
    $206,540

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 147% Median Optometrists salary is 47% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Los Angeles, CA is $65.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.73 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 1.7% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $71,310 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,610.