Optometrists Salary in Rhode Island
Optometrists in Rhode Island earn a median of $134,520 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,670; the top 10% earn over $215,640. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Rhode Island
How much do optometrists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $134,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,670 and the top 10% earn over $215,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.