Optometrists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $133,250 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.06
10th percentile $29,780
90th percentile $174,470
Employed locally 140
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,780
    25th
    $77,180
    50th (median)
    $133,250
    75th
    $166,520
    90th
    $174,470

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 196% Median Optometrists salary is 96% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $134,800
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $124,620
    Roanoke, VA $113,030
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $109,200
    Oklahoma City, OK $100,400
    Oklahoma $98,890

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,320
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,420
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Pharmacists $133,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Tulsa, OK is $64.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.85 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Tulsa, OK is 1.2% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $29,780 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,180.