Optometrists Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Colorado
Optometrists in Colorado earn a median salary of $139,820 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.7% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 860 optometrists are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $104,990 to $159,830 depending on location.
$139,820
Avg median salary in Colorado
$159,830
Highest paying metro
$104,990
Lowest paying metro
860
Employed in Colorado
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Optometrists salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $159,830 | $110,090 | $228,330 | 70 |
| Denver, CO | $155,200 | $105,780 | $162,700 | 540 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $153,870 | $121,220 | $231,400 | 80 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $125,210 | $74,970 | $152,380 | 110 |
| Southwest Colorado | $104,990 | $62,810 | $139,760 | 60 |