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Optometrists Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Optometrists make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$122,250
Median Annual Salary
▼
-9.1% vs 2024
$135,280
Mean Salary
$122,250
Median Salary
$58.77
Hourly Rate
1,080 people work as Optometrists in Arizona
Optometrists salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Optometrists in Arizona earn a median salary of $122,250 per year ($10,187/month).
This is 10.2% below the national average of $136,108.
Arizona ranks #42 out of 51 states for Optometrists pay.
Approximately 1,080 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries decreased by 9.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Optometrists
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Active Listening
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.81
Biology
4.52
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
English Language
3.9
Mathematics
3.62
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(95.2% of workers)
Salaries for Optometrists in Arizona range from $99,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $171,490 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $104,480 and $165,030.
The median annual salary for Optometrists in Arizona is $122,250 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $135,280.
What is the salary range for a Optometrists in Arizona?
Salaries for Optometrists in Arizona range from $99,570 at the 10th percentile to $171,490 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $104,480 and $165,030.
What is the starting salary for a Optometrists in Arizona?
Entry-level Optometrists positions in Arizona typically start around $99,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $104,480 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Optometrists in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,080 people are employed as Optometrists in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Optometrists in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Optometrists in Arizona is approximately $58.77 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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