Optometrist Salary in Alabama
Based on 470+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$129,700
$62.356/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
-1.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $175K
470 employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,420 |
| 25th percentile | $79,340 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,700 |
| 75th percentile | $160,390 |
| 90th percentile | $175,260 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,830 |
| 2023 | $117,900 |
| 2024 | $129,700 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,830 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $117,900 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $129,700 | $131,624 |