Optometrists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $126,160 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.66
10th percentile $79,610
90th percentile $158,110
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,610
    25th
    $100,330
    50th (median)
    $126,160
    75th
    $148,780
    90th
    $158,110

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 150% Median Optometrists salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $157,970
    Maryland $157,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $153,870
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $151,320

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacists $137,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Bismarck, ND is $60.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.24 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.4% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $79,610 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,330.