How much does an optometrist make in Los Angeles?
$138,900a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $66.80 an hour or $11,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.80
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 2,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,540Median: $138,900Highest 10%: $209,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,540 | $35.36 | |
| 25th | $127,600 | $61.32 | |
| Median | $138,900 | $66.80 | |
| 75th | $161,400 | $77.60 | |
| 90th | $209,500 | $100.74 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $165,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $156,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $142,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $140,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $139,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $137,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $135,300 |
| Salinas, CA | $133,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $133,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $132,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $129,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $129,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $122,200 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $66.80 ($138,900 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $138,900 against $136,600 nationally, 2% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $136,300, so Los Angeles pays 2% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for optometrist pay?
80 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,500 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.