Optometrist salary in Arizona
What optometrists earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$122,250$58.78 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$104,480 – $165,030Top 10%: $171,490+
Jobs1,0801.21× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $115,960 | $55.75 | 860 |
| Tucson, AZ | $157,650 | $75.79 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Optometrist pay in similar states
Texas · $126,000 New Hampshire · $125,560 Iowa · $125,380 Nebraska · $125,040 Arkansas · $124,470 Utah · $119,070
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Arizona?
Optometrists in Arizona earned a median of $122,250 a year ($58.78 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $104,480 to $165,030.
Where in Arizona do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Tucson, AZ at $157,650.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.