Optometrists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $128,860 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.95
10th percentile $63,250
90th percentile $175,300
Employed locally 140
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,250
    25th
    $82,290
    50th (median)
    $128,860
    75th
    $162,170
    90th
    $175,300

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 136% Median Optometrists salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Salt Lake City, UT is $61.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.79 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $63,250 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,290.