How much does an optometrist make in Richmond?
$131,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $63.02 an hour or $10,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.02
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,000Median: $131,100Highest 10%: $191,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $119,900 | $57.62 | |
| Median | $131,100 | $63.02 | |
| 75th | $157,900 | $75.90 | |
| 90th | $191,800 | $92.20 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Washington, DC | $154,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $150,400 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $63.02 ($131,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $131,100 against $136,600 nationally, 4% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $131,600, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for optometrist pay?
129 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $191,800 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.