Optometrists Salary in Missouri
Optometrists in Missouri earn a median of $133,810 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,610; the top 10% earn over $175,270. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Missouri
How much do optometrists make in Missouri?
The median is $133,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,610 and the top 10% earn over $175,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.