Optometrist salary in West Virginia
What optometrists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$118,010$56.74 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$98,710 – $161,820Top 10%: $198,570+
Jobs1500.80× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $154,690 | $74.37 | 770 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $103,670 | $49.84 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Optometrist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $125,040 Arkansas · $124,470 Arizona · $122,250 Utah · $119,070 Louisiana · $118,060 Wyoming · $111,400
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in West Virginia?
Optometrists in West Virginia earned a median of $118,010 a year ($56.74 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $98,710 to $161,820.
Where in West Virginia do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, 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.