Optometrists Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Minnesota
Optometrists in Minnesota earn a median salary of $141,202 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.7% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 660 optometrists are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $114,120 to $155,770 depending on location.
$141,202
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$155,770
Highest paying metro
$114,120
Lowest paying metro
660
Employed in Minnesota
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Optometrists salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Minnesota | $155,770 | $126,500 | $195,670 | 40 |
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $155,310 | $120,050 | $168,090 | 450 |
| Rochester, MN | $151,470 | $113,600 | $209,500 | 30 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $138,580 | $103,530 | $159,760 | 40 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $131,960 | $118,600 | $167,120 | 30 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $114,120 | $94,200 | $150,920 | 70 |