Optometrists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for optometrists is $65.14 an hour ($135,500 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($136,570). Indiana ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.95 | $76,860 |
| 25% of workers | $49.44 | $102,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.14 | $135,500 |
| 75% of workers | $77.80 | $161,820 |
| 90% of workers | $92.92 | $193,270 |
Optometrists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $138,360 | 30 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $137,590 | 340 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $134,830 | 50 |
| Evansville | $133,800 | 40 |
| Fort Wayne | $129,390 | 60 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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