Optometrists Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $152,880 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $73.50
10th percentile $95,200
90th percentile $191,530
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,200
    25th
    $128,170
    50th (median)
    $152,880
    75th
    $165,960
    90th
    $191,530

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 261% Median Optometrists salary is 161% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $157,970
    Jacksonville, FL $148,040
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $145,210
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $137,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $131,310
    Flint, MI $130,220

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,780
    Physicians, All Other $231,840
    Nurse Practitioners $113,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Ocala, FL is $73.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.08 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Ocala, FL is 13.4% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $95,200 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,170.