Optometrists pay range in Ocala
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $191,530 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Ocala earn between $128,170 and $165,960.
- $95K10th
- $128K25th
- $153KMedian
- $166K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,750 | $12,146 | $70.07 |
| Median | $152,880 | $12,740 | $73.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $128,170 | $10,681 | $61.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $165,960 | $13,830 | $79.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Ocala vs. Florida and the U.S.
Optometrists in Ocala earn about the same as the Florida average ($143,020) and about the same as the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | $145,750 | $152,880 | $95,200 | $191,530 | 40 |
| Florida | $143,020 | $151,670 | $62,490 | $196,210 | 2,350 |
| United States | $141,550 | $136,570 | $74,870 | $202,180 | 42,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Optometrists salary after taxes in Ocala
On the average salary of $145,750, a single filer in Ocala takes home about $110,886 a year, or $9,241 a month and $4,265 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Ocala a good place for optometrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ocala area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $145,750 buys what about $153,044 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Ocala ($43,990). A typical home costs $273,318, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in other Florida cities
Ocala ranks 7th of 11 Florida metro areas for this job; Sarasota pays the most ($158,550).
- Sarasota$158,550
- Jacksonville$154,490
- Lakeland$151,280
- Orlando$148,670
- Fort Myers$146,920
- Tampa$146,810
- Ocala$145,750
- Deltona$144,570
- Pensacola$136,960
- Miami$134,470
Highest-paying cities for optometrists
Roanoke, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($219,610).
- Roanoke, VA$219,610
- Wilmington, NC$204,680
- Trenton, NJ$186,160
- Fort Collins, CO$183,350
- Santa Rosa, CA$172,860
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Optometrists salary in Ocala: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Ocala?
$70.07 an hour on average, and $73.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Ocala?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $128,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Ocala?
About $110,886 a year ($9,241 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,750. Florida has no state income tax.
Do optometrists earn more in Ocala than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($141,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041; area Ocala, FL (36100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.