How much does an optometrist make in Virginia?
$131,600a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Virginia. That is $63.25 an hour or $10,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.25
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,430Median: $131,600Highest 10%: $236,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,430 | $30.01 | |
| 25th | $106,900 | $51.39 | |
| Median | $131,600 | $63.25 | |
| 75th | $163,900 | $78.79 | |
| 90th | $236,000 | $113.45 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $154,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $150,400 |
| Roanoke, VA | $144,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $131,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $128,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 31. Missouri | $133,800 |
| 32. North Dakota | $132,100 |
| 33. Oregon | $132,000 |
| 34. Virginia | $131,600 |
| 35. Kentucky | $128,900 |
| 36. Georgia | $128,800 |
| 37. Texas | $126,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $63.25 ($131,600 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $131,600 against $136,600 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Virginia rank for optometrist pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays optometrists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $154,700 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.