How much does an optometrist make in Delaware?
$161,300a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Delaware. That is $77.53 an hour or $13,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.53
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,980Median: $161,300Highest 10%: $188,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,980 | $37.49 | |
| 25th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| Median | $161,300 | $77.53 | |
| 75th | $175,800 | $84.50 | |
| 90th | $188,500 | $90.62 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dover, DE | $165,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 1. Alaska | $170,300 |
| 2. Maryland | $165,800 |
| 3. North Carolina | $161,600 |
| 4. Delaware | $161,300 |
| 5. New York | $161,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $159,000 |
| 7. Minnesota | $158,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $77.53 ($161,300 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $161,300 against $136,600 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Delaware rank for optometrist pay?
Delaware ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays optometrists the most?
Dover, DE, with a median of $165,700 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.