How much does an optometrist make in Tucson?
$157,700a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $75.79 an hour or $13,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.79
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,750Median: $157,700Highest 10%: $169,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,750 | $47.00 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.78 | |
| Median | $157,700 | $75.79 | |
| 75th | $159,500 | $76.70 | |
| 90th | $169,100 | $81.28 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Phoenix, AZ | $116,000 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
| Veterinarian | $131,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $75.79 ($157,700 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $157,700 against $136,600 nationally, 15% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $122,300, so Tucson pays 29% more.
Where does Tucson rank for optometrist pay?
32 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,100 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.