Optometrist Salary in California
Based on 7K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$137,070
$65.899/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+4.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$72K – $213K
7K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,860 |
| 25th percentile | $108,310 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $137,070 |
| 75th percentile | $166,900 |
| 90th percentile | $213,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,590 |
| 2023 | $134,020 |
| 2024 | $137,070 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,590 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $134,020 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $137,070 | $131,624 |