Optometrist salary in Maryland
What optometrists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$165,840$79.73 per hour
vs U.S.+21%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$81,780 – $201,810Top 10%: $215,420+
Jobs7801.02× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $153,980 | $74.03 | 890 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $154,690 | $74.37 | 770 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $144,270 | $69.36 | 330 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Optometrist pay in similar states
Alaska · $170,310 North Carolina · $161,560 Delaware · $161,270 New York · $161,140 New Jersey · $159,040 Minnesota · $158,700
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Maryland?
Optometrists in Maryland earned a median of $165,840 a year ($79.73 an hour) in May 2025, 21% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $81,780 to $201,810.
Where in Maryland do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $154,690.
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.