How much does an optometrist make in Wisconsin?
$139,700a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Wisconsin. That is $67.17 an hour or $11,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.17
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,390Median: $139,700Highest 10%: $203,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 25th | $113,600 | $54.63 | |
| Median | $139,700 | $67.17 | |
| 75th | $171,300 | $82.35 | |
| 90th | $203,700 | $97.92 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $175,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,800 |
| Appleton, WI | $150,100 |
| Green Bay, WI | $144,800 |
| Wausau, WI | $142,700 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $132,100 |
| Madison, WI | $128,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 16. Illinois | $145,600 |
| 17. Alabama | $145,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $144,700 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $139,700 |
| 20. Kansas | $138,600 |
| 21. Vermont | $137,300 |
| 22. California | $136,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $67.17 ($139,700 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $139,700 against $136,600 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for optometrist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays optometrists the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $175,800 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.