Optometrists Salary in Louisiana
Optometrists in Louisiana earn a median of $118,060 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,420; the top 10% earn over $183,670. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Louisiana
How much do optometrists make in Louisiana?
The median is $118,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,420 and the top 10% earn over $183,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.