Optometrists Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $130,770 -3% vs national
Median hourly $62.87
10th percentile $101,770
90th percentile $165,860
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,770
    25th
    $124,830
    50th (median)
    $130,770
    75th
    $150,890
    90th
    $165,860

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 188% Median Optometrists salary is 88% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,290
    Pharmacists $164,840
    Nurse Practitioners $156,740
    Psychiatric Technicians $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Visalia, CA is $62.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.68 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Visalia, CA is 3% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $101,770 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,830.