Optometrists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $159,830 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $76.84
10th percentile $75,730
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,730
    25th
    $110,090
    50th (median)
    $159,830
    75th
    $228,330

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 156% Median Optometrists salary is 56% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $156,610
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $155,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $154,700
    New Mexico $154,630

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Physical Therapists $98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Boulder, CO is $76.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.28 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Boulder, CO is 18.5% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $75,730 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,090.