Optometrists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $156,410 +16% vs national
Median hourly $75.20
10th percentile $104,970
90th percentile $215,520
Employed locally 90
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,970
    25th
    $132,330
    50th (median)
    $156,410
    75th
    $212,210
    90th
    $215,520

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 156% Median Optometrists salary is 56% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $155,890
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,450

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $192,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,740
    Pharmacists $177,530
    Physical Therapists $136,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Vallejo, CA is $75.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.66 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Vallejo, CA is 16% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $104,970 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,330.