Optometrists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for optometrists is $72.92 an hour ($151,670 a year). About 2,350 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($136,570). Florida ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.04 | $62,490 |
| 25% of workers | $59.00 | $122,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.92 | $151,670 |
| 75% of workers | $80.42 | $167,270 |
| 90% of workers | $94.33 | $196,210 |
Optometrists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $162,690 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | $161,560 | 150 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $161,540 | 80 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $160,090 | 290 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $157,970 | 50 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $157,140 | 120 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $154,050 | 70 |
| Ocala | $152,880 | 40 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $139,030 | 60 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $138,130 | 350 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $125,530 | 820 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for optometrists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Chiropractors | $84,280 |
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| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $473,750 |
| Neurologists | $322,750 |
| Registered Nurses | $84,190 |
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