Optometrist Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 790+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$139,720
$67.17/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
+2.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $204K
790 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,390 |
| 25th percentile | $113,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $139,720 |
| 75th percentile | $171,280 |
| 90th percentile | $203,670 |
Top-Paying Industries for Optometrist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Optometrists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Optometrists in Wisconsin tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $166,410 | 60 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $160,100 | — |
| Retail Trade | $159,250 | 6K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $134,370 | 36K |
| Educational Services | $124,280 | 110 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wisconsin) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,320 |
| 2023 | $136,630 |
| 2024 | $137,650 |
| 2025 | $139,720 |
| 2026 (projected) | $141,821 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,320 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $136,630 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $137,650 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $139,720 | $136,108 |
| 2026 (projected) | $141,821 | $138,155 |
Optometrist Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $113,620 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $139,720 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $171,280 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $203,670 |
Optometrist Salary in Other States
Related Optometrist Salaries in Wisconsin
How other high-demand occupations in Wisconsin compare to Optometrist ($139,720 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Optometrist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WI | $636,580 | +355.6% | $306.05/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WI | $443,990 | +217.8% | $213.46/hr |
| Surgeon in WI | $416,000 | +197.7% | $200.00/hr |
| Radiologist in WI | $392,610 | +181.0% | $188.75/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WI | $367,160 | +162.8% | $176.52/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WI | $331,070 | +137.0% | $159.17/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WI | $304,990 | +118.3% | $146.63/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WI | $290,640 | +108.0% | $139.73/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WI | $273,170 | +95.5% | $131.33/hr |
| Pediatrician in WI | $269,790 | +93.1% | $129.71/hr |
| Dentist in WI | $193,690 | +38.6% | $93.12/hr |
| Podiatrist in WI | $185,100 | +32.5% | $88.99/hr |