How much does an optometrist make in Madison?
$128,200a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $61.64 an hour or $10,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.64
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,200Median: $128,200Highest 10%: $196,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,200 | $49.13 | |
| 25th | $122,500 | $58.89 | |
| Median | $128,200 | $61.64 | |
| 75th | $164,300 | $79.00 | |
| 90th | $196,700 | $94.56 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,800 |
| Appleton, WI | $150,100 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $132,100 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $61.64 ($128,200 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $128,200 against $136,600 nationally, 6% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $139,700, so Madison pays 8% less.
Where does Madison rank for optometrist pay?
150 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,700 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.