Optometrists Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $134,750 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.79
10th percentile $76,790
90th percentile $205,060
Employed locally 90
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,790
    25th
    $107,660
    50th (median)
    $134,750
    75th
    $169,850
    90th
    $205,060

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 152% Median Optometrists salary is 52% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$131,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,730
    Pharmacists$158,030
    Respiratory Therapists$97,280
    Psychiatric Technicians$91,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Stockton, CA is $64.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.96 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Stockton, CA is 0.1% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $76,790 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,660.