Optometrists Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $127,910 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.49
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $72,740
    50th (median)
    $127,910
    75th
    $164,000

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 167% Median Optometrists salary is 67% 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 St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,240
    Dental Hygienists $80,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,300
    Nurse Practitioners $134,700
    Physical Therapists $103,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in St. George, UT is $61.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $238.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Optometrists salary in St. George, UT is 5.1% 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. George?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,740.