Optometrist salary in Ohio
What optometrists earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$134,850$64.83 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$93,560 – $163,050Top 10%: $190,630+
Jobs1,3000.85× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $156,990 | $75.48 | 300 |
| Columbus, OH | $133,370 | $64.12 | 260 |
| Cleveland, OH | $135,880 | $65.33 | 250 |
| Akron, OH | $131,210 | $63.08 | 70 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $139,000 | $66.83 | 70 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $126,670 | $60.90 | 70 |
| Toledo, OH | $130,640 | $62.81 | 60 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $123,160 | $59.21 | 50 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $127,190 | $61.15 | 40 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $123,160 | $59.21 | 40 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $128,230 | $61.65 | 40 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $103,670 | $49.84 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Optometrist pay in similar states
Michigan · $135,650 Nevada · $135,650 Indiana · $135,500 Pennsylvania · $135,400 Rhode Island · $134,520 Tennessee · $134,170
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Ohio?
Optometrists in Ohio earned a median of $134,850 a year ($64.83 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $93,560 to $163,050.
Where in Ohio do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, 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.