Optometrists pay range in Palm Bay
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $170,660 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Palm Bay earn between $97,960 and $162,520.
- $60K10th
- $98K25th
- $139KMedian
- $163K75th
- $171K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,670 | $10,806 | $62.34 |
| Median | $139,030 | $11,586 | $66.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,960 | $8,163 | $47.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,520 | $13,543 | $78.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Palm Bay vs. Florida and the U.S.
Optometrists in Palm Bay earn 9% less than the Florida average ($143,020) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | $129,670 | $139,030 | $60,280 | $170,660 | 60 |
| 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 Palm Bay
On the average salary of $129,670, a single filer in Palm Bay takes home about $99,895 a year, or $8,325 a month and $3,842 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Palm Bay a good place for optometrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Palm Bay area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $129,670 buys what about $129,664 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Palm Bay ($49,030). A typical home costs $344,841, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in other Florida cities
Palm Bay ranks 11th 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
- Palm Bay$129,670
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
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Optometrists salary in Palm Bay: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Palm Bay?
$62.34 an hour on average, and $66.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Palm Bay?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Palm Bay?
About $99,895 a year ($8,325 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,670. Florida has no state income tax.
Do optometrists earn more in Palm Bay than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (37340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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