Optometrists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $119,070 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.24
10th percentile $64,490
90th percentile $160,060
Employed locally 60
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,490
    25th
    $98,720
    50th (median)
    $119,070
    75th
    $146,900
    90th
    $160,060

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 194% Median Optometrists salary is 94% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $157,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $156,610
    Vermont $156,000
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $149,510
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $137,290

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Springfield, MO is $57.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.75 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Springfield, MO is 11.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $64,490 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,720.