Optometrists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $125,210 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.20
10th percentile $62,220
90th percentile $190,060
Employed locally 110
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,220
    25th
    $74,970
    50th (median)
    $125,210
    75th
    $152,380
    90th
    $190,060

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 144% Median Optometrists salary is 44% 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
    Boulder, CO $159,830
    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

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,870
    Physical Therapists$99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists$104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66,190
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Colorado Springs, CO is $60.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.94 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 7.1% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $62,220 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,970.