Optometrists pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $194,700 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Miami earn between $104,180 and $171,330.
- $58K10th
- $104K25th
- $126KMedian
- $171K75th
- $195K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,470 | $11,206 | $64.65 |
| Median | $125,530 | $10,461 | $60.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,180 | $8,682 | $50.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,330 | $14,278 | $82.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Optometrists in Miami earn 6% less than the Florida average ($143,020) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $134,470 | $125,530 | $58,410 | $194,700 | 820 |
| Florida | $143,020 | $151,670 | $62,490 | $196,210 | 2,350 |
| United States | $141,550 | $136,570 | $74,870 | $202,180 | 42,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Optometrists salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $134,470, a single filer in Miami takes home about $103,176 a year, or $8,598 a month and $3,968 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for optometrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $134,470 buys what about $117,796 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 10th of 11 Florida metro areas for this job; Sarasota pays the most ($158,550).
- Sarasota$158,550
- Jacksonville$154,490
- Lakeland$151,280
- Orlando$148,670
- Fort Myers$146,920
- Tampa$146,810
- Ocala$145,750
- Deltona$144,570
- Pensacola$136,960
- Miami$134,470
Highest-paying cities for optometrists
Roanoke, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($219,610).
- Roanoke, VA$219,610
- Wilmington, NC$204,680
- Trenton, NJ$186,160
- Fort Collins, CO$183,350
- Santa Rosa, CA$172,860
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Optometrists salary in Miami: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Miami?
$64.65 an hour on average, and $60.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Miami?
About $103,176 a year ($8,598 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,470. Florida has no state income tax.
Do optometrists earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($141,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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