Optometrists pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for optometrists is $64.83 an hour ($134,850 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($136,570). Ohio ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.60 | $63,650 |
| 25% of workers | $44.98 | $93,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.83 | $134,850 |
| 75% of workers | $78.39 | $163,050 |
| 90% of workers | $91.65 | $190,630 |
Optometrists pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $156,990 | 300 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $139,000 | 70 |
| Cleveland | $135,880 | 250 |
| Columbus | $133,370 | 260 |
| Akron | $131,210 | 70 |
| Toledo | $130,640 | 60 |
| Canton-Massillon | $127,190 | 40 |
Ohio 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $297,440 |
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| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $249,990 |
| Chiropractors | $77,710 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,480 |
| Registered Nurses | $82,510 |
| Pharmacists | $137,020 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,050 |
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