Optometrist salary in Indiana
What optometrists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$135,500$65.14 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$102,840 – $161,820Top 10%: $193,270+
Jobs1,0401.18× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $145,630 | $70.01 | 1,160 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $137,590 | $66.15 | 340 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $156,990 | $75.48 | 300 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $135,720 | $65.25 | 230 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $129,390 | $62.21 | 60 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $136,070 | $65.42 | 60 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $134,830 | $64.82 | 50 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $127,060 | $61.09 | 50 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $136,070 | $65.42 | 50 |
| Evansville, IN | $133,800 | $64.33 | 40 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $138,360 | $66.52 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Optometrist pay in similar states
California · $136,300 Michigan · $135,650 Nevada · $135,650 Pennsylvania · $135,400 Ohio · $134,850 Rhode Island · $134,520
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Indiana?
Optometrists in Indiana earned a median of $135,500 a year ($65.14 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $102,840 to $161,820.
Where in Indiana do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $156,990.
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.