Optometrists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $222,130 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Huntington earn between $76,130 and $157,250.
- $44K10th
- $76K25th
- $104KMedian
- $157K75th
- $222K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,720 | $10,143 | $58.52 |
| Median | $103,670 | $8,639 | $49.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,130 | $6,344 | $36.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $157,250 | $13,104 | $75.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Optometrists in Huntington earn 7% less than the West Virginia average ($130,750) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $121,720 | $103,670 | $44,470 | $222,130 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $130,750 | $118,010 | $69,830 | $198,570 | 150 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $121,720, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $89,774 a year, or $7,481 a month and $3,453 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $91,548 | $7,629 |
| Working in KY | $90,317 | $7,526 |
| Working in WV | $89,774 | $7,481 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for optometrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $121,720 buys what about $137,658 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$144,780
- Columbus, OH$147,250
- Cincinnati, OH$156,180
- Kingsport, TN$141,560
- Dayton, OH$136,910
- Johnson City, TN$109,320
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 Huntington: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Huntington?
$58.52 an hour on average, and $49.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $89,774 a year ($7,481 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,720.
Do optometrists earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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