How much does an optometrist make in Ohio?
$134,900a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Ohio. That is $64.83 an hour or $11,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.83
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,650Median: $134,900Highest 10%: $190,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 25th | $93,560 | $44.98 | |
| Median | $134,900 | $64.83 | |
| 75th | $163,100 | $78.39 | |
| 90th | $190,600 | $91.65 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $157,000 |
| Dayton, OH | $139,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $135,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $133,400 |
| Akron, OH | $131,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $130,600 |
| Canton, OH | $127,200 |
| Huntington, WV | $103,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 24. Nevada | $135,700 |
| 25. Indiana | $135,500 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $135,400 |
| 27. Ohio | $134,900 |
| 28. District of Columbia | $134,800 |
| 29. Rhode Island | $134,500 |
| 30. Tennessee | $134,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $64.83 ($134,900 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $134,900 against $136,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Ohio rank for optometrist pay?
Ohio ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays optometrists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $157,000 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.