Optometrists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $142,690 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $68.60
10th percentile $99,270
90th percentile $194,020
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,270
    25th
    $122,350
    50th (median)
    $142,690
    75th
    $177,620
    90th
    $194,020

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 187% Median Optometrists salary is 87% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Winston-Salem, NC $162,090
    Wilmington, NC $155,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $155,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $151,320
    Green Bay, WI $144,010

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,070
    Dental Hygienists$81,080
    Physicians, All Other$364,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,930
    Nurse Practitioners$127,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Wausau, WI is $68.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.28 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Wausau, WI is 5.8% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $99,270 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,350.