Optometrists Salary in Colorado
Optometrists in Colorado earn a median of $152,000 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $152,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,910; the top 10% earn over $212,120. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Colorado
How much do optometrists make in Colorado?
The median is $152,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,910 and the top 10% earn over $212,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.