How much does an optometrist make in Sacramento?
$139,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $66.84 an hour or $11,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.84
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,900Median: $139,000Highest 10%: $219,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,900 | $50.89 | |
| 25th | $120,700 | $58.03 | |
| Median | $139,000 | $66.84 | |
| 75th | $185,300 | $89.10 | |
| 90th | $219,100 | $105.32 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $165,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $156,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $142,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $140,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $138,900 |
| Modesto, CA | $137,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $135,300 |
| Salinas, CA | $133,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $133,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $132,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $129,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $129,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $122,200 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $66.84 ($139,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $139,000 against $136,600 nationally, 2% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $136,300, so Sacramento pays 2% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for optometrist pay?
78 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $219,100 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.