How much does an optometrist make in Alabama?
$145,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Alabama. That is $69.75 an hour or $12,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.75
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,740Median: $145,100Highest 10%: $196,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| 25th | $104,700 | $50.35 | |
| Median | $145,100 | $69.75 | |
| 75th | $166,900 | $80.23 | |
| 90th | $196,600 | $94.52 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $162,900 |
| Huntsville, AL | $161,200 |
| Daphne, AL | $160,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $121,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 14. Connecticut | $150,300 |
| 15. South Carolina | $146,000 |
| 16. Illinois | $145,600 |
| 17. Alabama | $145,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $144,700 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $139,700 |
| 20. Kansas | $138,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $69.75 ($145,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Alabama than the national average?
Yes: $145,100 against $136,600 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Alabama rank for optometrist pay?
Alabama ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays optometrists the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $162,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.