Optometrists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $141,530 +5% vs national
Median hourly $68.04
10th percentile $85,670
90th percentile $166,350
Employed locally 130
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,670
    25th
    $100,740
    50th (median)
    $141,530
    75th
    $161,800
    90th
    $166,350

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 208% Median Optometrists salary is 108% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $134,430
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $130,840

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Tucson, AZ is $68.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.29 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Tucson, AZ is 5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $85,670 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,740.