Optometrists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $129,440 -4% vs national
Median hourly $62.23
10th percentile $80,620
90th percentile $169,210
Employed locally 250
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,620
    25th
    $96,740
    50th (median)
    $129,440
    75th
    $169,210
    90th
    $169,210

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 175% Median Optometrists salary is 75% 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
    Reno, NV $165,060
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $155,200
    Jacksonville, FL $148,040
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $140,010
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $139,560

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Las Vegas, NV is $62.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.97 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $80,620 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,740.