Optometrists Salary in Virginia

Optometrists in Virginia earn the most in Roanoke (average $219,610 a year) and the least in Richmond ($145,700), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $155,530 and the median at $131,570 for 1,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Virginia

Roanoke$219,610
Lynchburg$146,390
Richmond$145,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Roanoke	$219,610	$144,900	$103,850	$151,417	94
Lynchburg	$146,390	$128,010	$102,640	$103,720	89
Richmond	$145,700	$131,080	$119,850	$103,288	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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