Optometrists Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Michigan
Optometrists in Michigan earn a median salary of $129,233 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.2% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 1,160 optometrists are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $118,250 to $136,050 depending on location.
$129,233
Avg median salary in Michigan
$136,050
Highest paying metro
$118,250
Lowest paying metro
1,160
Employed in Michigan
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Optometrists salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $136,050 | $128,770 | $157,980 | 590 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $132,450 | $127,020 | $148,100 | 50 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $132,000 | $103,750 | $152,010 | 50 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $130,840 | $107,290 | $130,930 | 50 |
| Flint, MI | $130,220 | $125,710 | $153,340 | 50 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $129,740 | $121,440 | $156,000 | 150 |
| Lansing, MI | $128,660 | $122,810 | $146,190 | 70 |
| Traverse City, MI | $128,130 | $107,830 | $134,410 | 40 |
| Mid Michigan | $125,990 | $99,000 | $133,160 | 60 |
| Northern Michigan | $118,250 | $78,010 | $128,860 | 50 |