Optometrists Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $131,960 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $63.44
10th percentile $97,570
90th percentile $232,190
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,570
    25th
    $118,600
    50th (median)
    $131,960
    75th
    $167,120
    90th
    $232,190

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 174% Median Optometrists salary is 74% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $155,310
    Rochester, MN $151,470
    Fargo, ND-MN $128,780
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $128,070
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $126,630

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,200
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,330
    Nurse Practitioners $130,280
    Dental Hygienists $95,270
    Pharmacists $152,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in St. Cloud, MN is $63.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $111.63 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in St. Cloud, MN is 2.1% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $97,570 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,600.