Optometrists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $152,660 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $73.39
10th percentile $99,000
90th percentile $202,930
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,000
    25th
    $107,160
    50th (median)
    $152,660
    75th
    $182,320
    90th
    $202,930

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 163% Median Optometrists salary is 63% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $73.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 13.2% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $99,000 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,160.