How much does an optometrist make in Birmingham?
$162,900a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $78.31 an hour or $13,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.31
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,750Median: $162,900Highest 10%: $196,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,750 | $35.46 | |
| 25th | $133,100 | $64.00 | |
| Median | $162,900 | $78.31 | |
| 75th | $170,700 | $82.04 | |
| 90th | $196,600 | $94.52 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Huntsville, AL | $161,200 |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $334,100 |
| Physician | $237,000 |
| Pediatrician | $189,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $175,900 |
| Podiatrist | $169,800 |
| Pharmacist | $138,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $120,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 |
| Veterinarian | $106,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $105,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $78.31 ($162,900 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $162,900 against $136,600 nationally, 19% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $145,100, so Birmingham pays 12% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for optometrist pay?
15 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,600 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.