Optometrists Salary in Minnesota
Optometrists in Minnesota earn a median of $158,700 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $158,700
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,670; the top 10% earn over $206,960. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Minnesota
How much do optometrists make in Minnesota?
The median is $158,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,670 and the top 10% earn over $206,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.