How much does an optometrist make in Milwaukee?
$132,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $63.52 an hour or $11,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.52
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,030Median: $132,100Highest 10%: $207,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 25th | $113,600 | $54.63 | |
| Median | $132,100 | $63.52 | |
| 75th | $163,600 | $78.66 | |
| 90th | $207,100 | $99.54 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,800 |
| Appleton, WI | $150,100 |
| Madison, WI | $128,200 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $63.52 ($132,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $132,100 against $136,600 nationally, 3% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $139,700, so Milwaukee pays 5% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for optometrist pay?
123 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,100 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.