Optometrists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $126,630 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.88
10th percentile $92,790
90th percentile $140,360
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,790
    25th
    $96,910
    50th (median)
    $126,630
    75th
    $134,130
    90th
    $140,360

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 156% Median Optometrists salary is 56% 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
    Rapid City, SD $92,860

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,310
    Pharmacists $143,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,160
    Nurse Practitioners $130,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $60.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.78 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 6.1% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $92,790 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,910.