How much does an optometrist make in Phoenix?
$116,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $55.75 an hour or $9,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.75
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 171 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,570Median: $116,000Highest 10%: $172,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,570 | $47.87 | |
| 25th | $105,200 | $50.57 | |
| Median | $116,000 | $55.75 | |
| 75th | $166,600 | $80.08 | |
| 90th | $172,200 | $82.77 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Tucson, AZ | $157,700 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $55.75 ($116,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $116,000 against $136,600 nationally, 15% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $122,300, so Phoenix pays 5% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for optometrist pay?
171 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,200 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.