Optometrists pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,220 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Bloomington earn between $126,030 and $162,220.
- $101K10th
- $126K25th
- $133KMedian
- $162K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $133,450 | $11,121 | $64.16 |
| Median | $132,740 | $11,062 | $63.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $126,030 | $10,502 | $60.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,220 | $13,518 | $77.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Optometrists in Bloomington earn 7% less than the Illinois average ($143,720) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $133,450 | $132,740 | $100,920 | $162,220 | 40 |
| Illinois | $143,720 | $145,620 | $93,350 | $190,620 | 1,540 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $133,450, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $96,014 a year, or $8,001 a month and $3,693 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for optometrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $133,450 buys what about $142,671 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 3rd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Peoria pays the most ($155,720).
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 Bloomington: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Bloomington?
$64.16 an hour on average, and $63.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $126,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $96,014 a year ($8,001 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $133,450.
Do optometrists earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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