verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Optometrist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$151,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$72.92/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
2,350
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$146,663 #17 of 51

Optometrist pay in Florida, explained

Optometrists in Florida earn a median of $151,670 per year ($72.92 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $62,490, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $196,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $151,670 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $151,670 is worth about $146,663 in national buying power — ranking Florida #17 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,490
$30.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$151,670
$72.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$196,210
$94.33/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $151,670 $146,663
Alabama $145,090 $163,347 +$6,580
Georgia $128,830 $133,790 +$22,840

Optometrist in Florida: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Florida?

Optometrists in Florida earn a median of $151,670 per year ($72.92 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Florida pay optometrists well?

At $151,670, Florida pays 11% above the national median for optometrists. An estimated 2,350 work in the state.

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