Optometrists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $155,200 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $74.62
10th percentile $66,790
90th percentile $238,540
Employed locally 540
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,790
    25th
    $105,780
    50th (median)
    $155,200
    75th
    $162,700
    90th
    $238,540

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 152% Median Optometrists salary is 52% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $154,700
    New Mexico $154,630

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Denver, CO is $74.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.18 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Denver, CO is 15.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $66,790 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,780.