Optometrists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $155,310 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $74.67
10th percentile $95,750
90th percentile $178,220
Employed locally 450
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,750
    25th
    $120,050
    50th (median)
    $155,310
    75th
    $168,090
    90th
    $178,220

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 158% Median Optometrists salary is 58% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Rochester, MN $151,470
    St. Cloud, MN $131,960
    Fargo, ND-MN $128,780
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $128,070
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $126,630

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,310
    Nurse Practitioners $128,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,170
    Pharmacists $156,060
    Physicians, All Other $378,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $74.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.37 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 15.2% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $95,750 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,050.