How much does an optometrist make in Louisiana?
$118,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Louisiana. That is $56.76 an hour or $9,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.76
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,420Median: $118,100Highest 10%: $183,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 25th | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| Median | $118,100 | $56.76 | |
| 75th | $148,000 | $71.17 | |
| 90th | $183,700 | $88.30 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $136,200 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $115,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 41. Arkansas | $124,500 |
| 42. Arizona | $122,300 |
| 43. Utah | $119,100 |
| 44. Louisiana | $118,100 |
| 45. West Virginia | $118,000 |
| 46. Wyoming | $111,400 |
| 47. Mississippi | $108,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $56.76 ($118,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $118,100 against $136,600 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for optometrist pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays optometrists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $136,200 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.