Optometrists Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $135,190 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.00
10th percentile $98,160
90th percentile $165,990
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,160
    25th
    $118,870
    50th (median)
    $135,190
    75th
    $149,050
    90th
    $165,990

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 192% Median Optometrists salary is 92% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,820
    Maryland $157,830
    Barnstable Town, MA $156,810
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $155,890
    Worcester, MA $150,820

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $90,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,170
    Physicians, All Other $77,910
    Nurse Practitioners $144,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Springfield, MA is $65.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.45 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Springfield, MA is 0.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $98,160 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,870.