Optometrist salary in Georgia
What optometrists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$128,830$61.94 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$104,850 – $159,140Top 10%: $189,610+
Jobs8700.65× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $128,830 | $61.94 | 450 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $130,390 | $62.69 | 70 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $126,600 | $60.87 | 60 |
| Albany, GA | $134,250 | $64.54 | 40 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $121,830 | $58.57 | 30 |
| Savannah, GA | $159,330 | $76.60 | 30 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $124,000 | $59.62 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Optometrist pay in similar states
North Dakota · $132,110 Oregon · $132,020 Virginia · $131,570 Kentucky · $128,860 Texas · $126,000 New Hampshire · $125,560
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Georgia?
Optometrists in Georgia earned a median of $128,830 a year ($61.94 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $104,850 to $159,140.
Where in Georgia do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Savannah, GA at $159,330.
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.