Optometrists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $154,450 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $74.25
10th percentile $103,880
90th percentile $215,080
Employed locally 490
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,880
    25th
    $125,630
    50th (median)
    $154,450
    75th
    $195,210
    90th
    $215,080

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 164% Median Optometrists salary is 64% 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
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    Vallejo, CA $156,410
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $155,890

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Sacramento, CA is $74.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.32 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Sacramento, CA is 14.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $103,880 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,630.