Optometrists Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #47 of 51 · SD
16.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $118,060 ≈ $57/hr
Median annual salary $102,320
Employment 190
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $90,560P25 $94,350 Median $102,320P75 $133,200P90 $174,920
About 80% of optometristss in South Dakota earn between $90,560 and $174,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean optometrists salary in South Dakota is $118,060, about 16.6% below the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $57/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $124,470 | $118,770 | 70 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $97,530 | $118,410 | 60 |