How much does an optometrist make in Tampa?
$138,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $66.41 an hour or $11,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,660Median: $138,100Highest 10%: $207,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,660 | $40.22 | |
| 25th | $123,900 | $59.58 | |
| Median | $138,100 | $66.41 | |
| 75th | $164,200 | $78.95 | |
| 90th | $207,000 | $99.50 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| North Port, FL | $162,700 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $161,600 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $161,500 |
| Orlando, FL | $160,100 |
| Deltona, FL | $158,000 |
| Lakeland, FL | $157,100 |
| Pensacola, FL | $154,100 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $139,000 |
| Miami, FL | $125,500 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $523,600 |
| Cardiologist | $515,700 |
| Surgeon | $500,400 |
| Radiologist | $410,200 |
| Dermatologist | $397,700 |
| Physician | $362,500 |
| Physician | $287,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $233,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $229,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $206,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $66.41 ($138,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $138,100 against $136,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $151,700, so Tampa pays 9% less.
Where does Tampa rank for optometrist pay?
84 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,000 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.