Optometrists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $134,430 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.63
10th percentile $95,990
90th percentile $174,530
Employed locally 710
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,990
    25th
    $102,580
    50th (median)
    $134,430
    75th
    $161,890
    90th
    $174,530

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 159% Median Optometrists salary is 59% 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
    Tucson, AZ $141,530
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $130,840

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Phoenix, AZ is $64.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.77 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $95,990 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,580.