Optometrists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $120,150 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.76
10th percentile $93,050
90th percentile $215,550
Employed locally 110
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,050
    25th
    $100,390
    50th (median)
    $120,150
    75th
    $169,160
    90th
    $215,550

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Jacksonville, FL $148,040
    Kansas City, MO-KS $133,350
    Clarksville, TN-KY $132,200
    Topeka, KS $128,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $128,070
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $125,280

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Wichita, KS is $57.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.95 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Wichita, KS is 10.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $93,050 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,390.