How much does an optometrist make in Georgia?
$128,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Georgia. That is $61.94 an hour or $10,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.94
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,030Median: $128,800Highest 10%: $189,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 25th | $104,900 | $50.41 | |
| Median | $128,800 | $61.94 | |
| 75th | $159,100 | $76.51 | |
| 90th | $189,600 | $91.16 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $159,300 |
| Albany, GA | $134,300 |
| Augusta, GA | $130,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $128,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $126,600 |
| Columbus, GA | $121,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 33. Oregon | $132,000 |
| 34. Virginia | $131,600 |
| 35. Kentucky | $128,900 |
| 36. Georgia | $128,800 |
| 37. Texas | $126,000 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $125,600 |
| 39. Iowa | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $61.94 ($128,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $128,800 against $136,600 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Georgia rank for optometrist pay?
Georgia ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays optometrists the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $159,300 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.