How much does an optometrist make in Arizona?
$122,300a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Arizona. That is $58.77 an hour or $10,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.77
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,570Median: $122,300Highest 10%: $171,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,570 | $47.87 | |
| 25th | $104,500 | $50.23 | |
| Median | $122,300 | $58.77 | |
| 75th | $165,000 | $79.34 | |
| 90th | $171,500 | $82.45 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tucson, AZ | $157,700 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $116,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 39. Iowa | $125,400 |
| 40. Nebraska | $125,000 |
| 41. Arkansas | $124,500 |
| 42. Arizona | $122,300 |
| 43. Utah | $119,100 |
| 44. Louisiana | $118,100 |
| 45. West Virginia | $118,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $58.77 ($122,300 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $122,300 against $136,600 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Arizona rank for optometrist pay?
Arizona ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays optometrists the most?
Tucson, AZ, with a median of $157,700 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.