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

Optometrist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$139,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.17/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
790
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$148,488 #13 of 51

Optometrist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Optometrists in Wisconsin earn a median of $139,720 per year ($67.17 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $75,390, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $203,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $139,720 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $139,720 is worth about $148,488 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #13 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,390
$36.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$139,720
$67.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$203,670
$97.92/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $139,720 $148,488
Minnesota $158,700 $160,919 −$18,980
Illinois $145,620 $145,681 −$5,900
Michigan $135,650 $140,983 +$4,070
Iowa $125,380 $142,864 +$14,340

Optometrist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Wisconsin?

Optometrists in Wisconsin earn a median of $139,720 per year ($67.17 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay optometrists well?

At $139,720, Wisconsin pays 2% above the national median for optometrists. An estimated 790 work in the state.

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