How much does an optometrist make in Baltimore?
$144,300a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $69.36 an hour or $12,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.36
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,260Median: $144,300Highest 10%: $173,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| 25th | $64,720 | $31.12 | |
| Median | $144,300 | $69.36 | |
| 75th | $169,200 | $81.36 | |
| 90th | $173,200 | $83.29 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Washington, DC | $154,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,000 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $69.36 ($144,300 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $144,300 against $136,600 nationally, 6% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $165,800, so Baltimore pays 13% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for optometrist pay?
61 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,200 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.