Optometrists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $128,510 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.79
10th percentile $92,300
90th percentile $173,790
Employed locally 30
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,300
    25th
    $101,880
    50th (median)
    $128,510
    75th
    $145,580
    90th
    $173,790

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 189% Median Optometrists salary is 89% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $148,040
    Kansas City, MO-KS $133,350
    Clarksville, TN-KY $132,200
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $128,070
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $125,280
    Jackson, MS $120,800

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Topeka, KS is $61.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.65 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Topeka, KS is 4.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $92,300 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,880.