Optometrists Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,860 -43.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.47
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $158,680
Employed locally 110
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $75,860
    75th
    $125,390
    90th
    $158,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,540
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,500
    Pharmacists $131,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Southeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Southeast Oklahoma is $36.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 43.7% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.