Optometrists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Missouri
Optometrists in Missouri earn a median salary of $119,743 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.2% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 770 optometrists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $95,930 to $133,350 depending on location.
$119,743
Avg median salary in Missouri
$133,350
Highest paying metro
$95,930
Lowest paying metro
770
Employed in Missouri
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Optometrists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $133,350 | $104,190 | $157,190 | 320 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $130,620 | $105,990 | $159,110 | 350 |
| Springfield, MO | $119,070 | $98,720 | $146,900 | 60 |
| Southeast Missouri | $95,930 | $56,610 | $97,390 | 40 |