Optometrists Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $130,580 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.78
10th percentile $55,620
90th percentile $170,940
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,620
    25th
    $80,840
    50th (median)
    $130,580
    75th
    $169,060
    90th
    $170,940

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 225% Median Optometrists salary is 125% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Albuquerque, NM $165,050
    Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $164,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$69,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,010
    Pharmacists$132,690
    Physicians, All Other$375,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Mobile, AL is $62.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.18 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Mobile, AL is 3.2% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $55,620 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,840.