Optometrists Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $95,930 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.12
10th percentile $56,330
90th percentile $149,830
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,330
    25th
    $56,610
    50th (median)
    $95,930
    75th
    $97,390
    90th
    $149,830

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Southeast Missouri is $46.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Southeast Missouri is 28.9% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $56,330 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,610.