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

Optometrist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$135,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.21/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
1,410
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,983 #28 of 51

Optometrist pay in Michigan, explained

Optometrists in Michigan earn a median of $135,650 per year ($65.21 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $98,110, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $213,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $135,650 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $135,650 is worth about $140,983 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #28 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$98,110
$47.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,650
$65.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$213,850
$102.81/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $135,650 $140,983
Wisconsin $139,720 $148,488 −$4,070
Indiana $135,500 $145,185 +$150
Ohio $134,850 $145,353 +$800

Optometrist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Michigan?

Optometrists in Michigan earn a median of $135,650 per year ($65.21 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Michigan pay optometrists well?

At $135,650, Michigan pays 1% below the national median for optometrists. An estimated 1,410 work in the state.

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