Optometrists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $113,030 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $54.34
10th percentile $61,710
90th percentile $207,630
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,710
    25th
    $72,560
    50th (median)
    $113,030
    75th
    $160,750
    90th
    $207,630

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 168% Median Optometrists salary is 68% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320
    Vallejo, CA $156,410
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,340
    Nevada $146,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $134,800
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $134,760

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Roanoke, VA is $54.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $189.00 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Roanoke, VA is 16.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $61,710 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,560.