How much does an optometrist make in Michigan?
$135,700a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Michigan. That is $65.22 an hour or $11,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.22
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,110Median: $135,700Highest 10%: $213,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| 25th | $125,000 | $60.10 | |
| Median | $135,700 | $65.22 | |
| 75th | $162,000 | $77.87 | |
| 90th | $213,900 | $102.81 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $142,700 |
| South Bend, IN | $138,400 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $134,400 |
| Flint, MI | $134,000 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $133,800 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $131,800 |
| Lansing, MI | $130,700 |
| Traverse City, MI | $118,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 20. Kansas | $138,600 |
| 21. Vermont | $137,300 |
| 22. California | $136,300 |
| 23. Michigan | $135,700 |
| 24. Nevada | $135,700 |
| 25. Indiana | $135,500 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $135,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $65.22 ($135,700 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $135,700 against $136,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for optometrist pay?
Michigan ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays optometrists the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $142,700 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.