Optometrists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $131,310 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.13
10th percentile $51,400
90th percentile $206,230
Employed locally 360
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,400
    25th
    $94,850
    50th (median)
    $131,310
    75th
    $160,820
    90th
    $206,230

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 184% Median Optometrists salary is 84% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $157,970
    Ocala, FL $152,880
    Jacksonville, FL $148,040
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $145,210
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $137,120
    Flint, MI $130,220

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,210
    Physicians, All Other $287,200
    Nurse Practitioners $128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Tampa, FL is $63.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.50 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Tampa, FL is 2.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $51,400 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,850.