Optometrists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $122,370 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.83
10th percentile $49,200
90th percentile $170,900
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,200
    25th
    $85,490
    50th (median)
    $122,370
    75th
    $140,340
    90th
    $170,900

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 166% Median Optometrists salary is 66% 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
    Ocala, FL $152,880
    Jacksonville, FL $148,040
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $145,210
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $137,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $131,310

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,310
    Nurse Practitioners $124,760
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,990
    Pharmacists $140,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Pensacola, FL is $58.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.34 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Pensacola, FL is 9.2% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $49,200 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,490.