Optometrists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $124,070 -8% vs national
Median hourly $59.65
10th percentile $71,990
90th percentile $218,550
Employed locally 90
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,990
    25th
    $109,670
    50th (median)
    $124,070
    75th
    $170,550
    90th
    $218,550

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 143% Median Optometrists salary is 43% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Winston-Salem, NC $162,090
    Wilmington, NC $155,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $155,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $151,320
    Green Bay, WI $144,010

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Madison, WI is $59.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.56 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Madison, WI is 8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $71,990 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,670.