Optometrist Salary in Louisiana
Based on 230+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$120,080
$57.731/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
-8.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $216K
230 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,180 |
| 25th percentile | $99,430 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $120,080 |
| 75th percentile | $154,060 |
| 90th percentile | $215,730 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,420 |
| 2023 | $124,920 |
| 2024 | $120,080 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,420 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $124,920 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $120,080 | $131,624 |