How much does an optometrist make in Florida?
$151,700a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Florida. That is $72.92 an hour or $12,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.92
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,490Median: $151,700Highest 10%: $196,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 25th | $122,700 | $59.00 | |
| Median | $151,700 | $72.92 | |
| 75th | $167,300 | $80.42 | |
| 90th | $196,200 | $94.33 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $162,700 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $161,600 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $161,500 |
| Orlando, FL | $160,100 |
| Deltona, FL | $158,000 |
| Lakeland, FL | $157,100 |
| Pensacola, FL | $154,100 |
| Ocala, FL | $152,900 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $139,000 |
| Tampa, FL | $138,100 |
| Miami, FL | $125,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 10. Maine | $154,100 |
| 11. Colorado | $152,000 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $151,700 |
| 13. Florida | $151,700 |
| 14. Connecticut | $150,300 |
| 15. South Carolina | $146,000 |
| 16. Illinois | $145,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $72.92 ($151,700 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $151,700 against $136,600 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Florida rank for optometrist pay?
Florida ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays optometrists the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $162,700 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.