Optometrists Salary in Michigan

Optometrists in Michigan earn the most in Flint (average $151,470 a year) and the least in Traverse City ($120,150), across the 7 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $144,610 and the median at $135,650 for 1,410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Michigan

Flint$151,470
Detroit$151,250
Grand Rapids$149,760
Ann Arbor$143,260
Lansing$137,610
Kalamazoo$133,550
Traverse City$120,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Flint	$151,470	$134,030	$124,330	$107,148	93
Detroit	$151,250	$142,690	$131,790	$104,973	100
Grand Rapids	$149,760	$134,420	$124,590	$105,349	96
Ann Arbor	$143,260	$133,770	$122,140	$103,342	101
Lansing	$137,610	$130,710	$127,110	$98,402	95
Kalamazoo	$133,550	$131,770	$126,350	$97,118	95
Traverse City	$120,150	$118,030	$100,390	$88,496	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Flint's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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.
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.

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