Optometrists Salary in Alabama
Optometrists in Alabama earn a median of $145,090 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $145,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,740; the top 10% earn over $196,600. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Alabama
How much do optometrists make in Alabama?
The median is $145,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,740 and the top 10% earn over $196,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.