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

    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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $156,000
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $155,770
    Connecticut $143,000
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $140,820
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $138,580
    South Carolina $137,450

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    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.