Optometrists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for optometrists is $65.21 an hour ($135,650 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($136,570). Michigan ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.17 | $98,110 |
| 25% of workers | $60.10 | $125,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.21 | $135,650 |
| 75% of workers | $77.87 | $161,970 |
| 90% of workers | $102.81 | $213,850 |
Optometrists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $142,690 | 610 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $134,420 | 170 |
| Flint | $134,030 | 70 |
| Ann Arbor | $133,770 | 50 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $131,770 | 70 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $130,710 | 70 |
| Traverse City | $118,030 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $155,480 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $149,990 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,750 |
| Chiropractors | $71,220 |
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Pharmacists | $137,860 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,900 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,510 |
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