Optometrists Salary in Alaska
Optometrists in Alaska earn a median of $170,310 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $170,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,530; the top 10% earn over $218,180. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
States ranked near Alaska
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Optometrists pay in Alaska
How much do optometrists make in Alaska?
The median is $170,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,530 and the top 10% earn over $218,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+25% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.