Optometrists Salary in Missouri

Ranked #33 of 51 · MO

5.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $133,680 ≈ $64/hr
Median annual salary $133,810
Employment 630

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $64,610P25 $103,720 Median $133,810P75 $159,870P90 $175,270

About 80% of optometristss in Missouri earn between $64,610 and $175,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Missouri
$133,680
U.S. average
$141,550

The mean optometrists salary in Missouri is $133,680, about 5.6% below the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $64/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Missouri

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Kansas City, MO-KS $138,580 $139,360 450
Springfield, MO $138,160 $136,190 70
St. Louis, MO-IL $135,090 $138,520 340
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $102,150 $104,540 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do optometrists make in Missouri?

The median optometrists salary in Missouri is $133,810 per year (mean $133,680), and about 80% earn between $64,610 and $175,270.

How much do optometrists make per hour in Missouri?

Roughly $64 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $133,680 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Missouri a high-paying state for optometrists?

Missouri ranks #33 of 51 states for optometrists pay. Its mean salary of $133,680 is about 5.6% below the U.S. average of $141,550.

Which metro areas in Missouri pay optometrists the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Missouri for optometrists are Kansas City, MO-KS ($138,580), Springfield, MO ($138,160), St. Louis, MO-IL ($135,090), by median annual wage.

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