Optometrists Salary in Nebraska
Optometrists in Nebraska earn a median of $125,040 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,170; the top 10% earn over $205,450. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Nebraska
How much do optometrists make in Nebraska?
The median is $125,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,170 and the top 10% earn over $205,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.