How much does an optometrist make in Atlanta?
$128,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $61.94 an hour or $10,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.94
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,030Median: $128,800Highest 10%: $189,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 25th | $97,630 | $46.94 | |
| Median | $128,800 | $61.94 | |
| 75th | $161,300 | $77.56 | |
| 90th | $189,600 | $91.16 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Augusta, GA | $130,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $126,600 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $61.94 ($128,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $128,800 against $136,600 nationally, 6% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $128,800, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for optometrist pay?
148 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $189,600 or more.
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.