Optometrist salary in Wisconsin
What optometrists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$139,720$67.17 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$113,620 – $171,280Top 10%: $203,670+
Jobs7900.97× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $159,790 | $76.82 | 470 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $132,130 | $63.52 | 210 |
| Madison, WI | $128,220 | $61.65 | 100 |
| Appleton, WI | $150,060 | $72.15 | 60 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $142,280 | $68.41 | 60 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $125,050 | $60.12 | 50 |
| Green Bay, WI | $144,840 | $69.64 | 40 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $175,810 | $84.52 | 40 |
| Wausau, WI | $142,690 | $68.60 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Optometrist pay in similar states
Kansas · $138,580 Vermont · $137,290 California · $136,300 Michigan · $135,650 Nevada · $135,650 Indiana · $135,500
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Wisconsin?
Optometrists in Wisconsin earned a median of $139,720 a year ($67.17 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $113,620 to $171,280.
Where in Wisconsin do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN at $175,810.
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.