Optometrists Salary in Wisconsin

Optometrists in Wisconsin earn the most in La Crosse (average $168,910 a year) and the least in Milwaukee ($141,320), across the 6 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $142,800 and the median at $139,720 for 790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Wisconsin

La Crosse$168,910
Appleton$146,880
Wausau$146,630
Madison$142,710
Green Bay$141,390
Milwaukee$141,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
La Crosse	$168,910	$175,810	$131,040	$118,404	92
Appleton	$146,880	$150,060	$112,450	$104,514	92
Wausau	$146,630	$142,690	$122,350	$104,357	93
Madison	$142,710	$128,220	$122,490	$101,885	97
Green Bay	$141,390	$144,840	$97,580	$101,053	93
Milwaukee	$141,320	$132,130	$113,620	$101,009	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

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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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