Optometrists Salary in Missouri (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 630 employed

Annual Mean

$133,680

$64.27/hr

Annual Median

$133,810

$64.33/hr

Bottom 10%

$64,610

$31.06/hr

Top 10%

$175,270

$84.26/hr

Location vs National Average

Missouri

$133,680

Difference

-5.6% vs US avg

US National

$141,550

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$64,610	$31.06/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$103,720	$49.87/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$133,810	$64.33/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$159,870	$76.86/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$175,270	$84.26/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$65K

25th

$104K

Median

$134K

75th

$160K

90th

$175K

Missouri has a relatively small Optometrists workforce (approximately 630 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Missouri, Optometrists salaries range from $64,610 at the 10th percentile to $175,270 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $110,660 (83% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Missouri

Metro areas with highest Optometrists wages

How Optometrists Compares in Missouri

The average Optometrists salary of $133,680 in Missouri ranks below the national average of $141,550. There are approximately 630 Optometristss employed in Missouri.