How much does an optometrist make in Rhode Island?
$134,500a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Rhode Island. That is $64.67 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.67
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,670Median: $134,500Highest 10%: $215,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,670 | $34.46 | |
| 25th | $114,100 | $54.85 | |
| Median | $134,500 | $64.67 | |
| 75th | $167,900 | $80.74 | |
| 90th | $215,600 | $103.67 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $139,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 26. Pennsylvania | $135,400 |
| 27. Ohio | $134,900 |
| 28. District of Columbia | $134,800 |
| 29. Rhode Island | $134,500 |
| 30. Tennessee | $134,200 |
| 31. Missouri | $133,800 |
| 32. North Dakota | $132,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $64.67 ($134,500 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $134,500 against $136,600 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for optometrist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays optometrists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $139,900 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.