Optometrists salary
in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Middle 50%
- $125,540–$163,180
- vs U.S. median
- +17%
- Metro rank
- #4 of 40
Optometrists in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro earn a median of $160,090 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% above the U.S. median of $136,570 and 6% above the FL statewide median of $151,670. It ranks #4 of 40 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Optometrists pay in other FL metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $138,130 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $125,530 |
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Questions
What is the average Optometrists salary in Orlando?
The BLS median is $160,090 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $125,540 and $163,180. The 10th percentile is $85,620 and the 90th is $193,700.
Is Orlando a high-paying metro for Optometrists?
That is 17% above the U.S. median of $136,570 and 6% above the FL statewide median of $151,670. It ranks #4 of 40 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Optometrists make an hour in Orlando?
About $76.97 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $160,090 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $60.36–$78.45 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.