How much does an optometrist make in Providence?
$139,900a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $67.26 an hour or $11,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.26
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,210Median: $139,900Highest 10%: $215,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 25th | $122,300 | $58.82 | |
| Median | $139,900 | $67.26 | |
| 75th | $171,500 | $82.46 | |
| 90th | $215,600 | $103.67 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $67.26 ($139,900 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $139,900 against $136,600 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $134,500, so Providence pays 4% more.
Where does Providence rank for optometrist pay?
73 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,600 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.