How much does an optometrist make in Dayton?
$139,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $66.83 an hour or $11,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.83
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,350Median: $139,000Highest 10%: $201,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,350 | $31.42 | |
| 25th | $98,620 | $47.41 | |
| Median | $139,000 | $66.83 | |
| 75th | $167,600 | $80.55 | |
| 90th | $201,500 | $96.87 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $157,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $135,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $133,400 |
| Akron, OH | $131,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $130,600 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $455,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $454,800 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $242,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $222,200 |
| Dentist | $182,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $138,400 |
| Pharmacist | $136,100 |
| Veterinarian | $129,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $118,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $66.83 ($139,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $139,000 against $136,600 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $134,900, so Dayton pays 3% more.
Where does Dayton rank for optometrist pay?
79 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $201,500 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.