How much does an optometrist make in Indiana?
$135,500a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Indiana. That is $65.14 an hour or $11,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.14
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,860Median: $135,500Highest 10%: $193,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,860 | $36.95 | |
| 25th | $102,800 | $49.44 | |
| Median | $135,500 | $65.14 | |
| 75th | $161,800 | $77.80 | |
| 90th | $193,300 | $92.92 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $157,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $145,600 |
| South Bend, IN | $138,400 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $137,600 |
| Louisville, KY | $135,700 |
| Lafayette, IN | $134,800 |
| Evansville, IN | $133,800 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $129,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 22. California | $136,300 |
| 23. Michigan | $135,700 |
| 24. Nevada | $135,700 |
| 25. Indiana | $135,500 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $135,400 |
| 27. Ohio | $134,900 |
| 28. District of Columbia | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $65.14 ($135,500 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $135,500 against $136,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Indiana rank for optometrist pay?
Indiana ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays optometrists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $157,000 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.