Optometrists Salary in North Dakota
Optometrists in North Dakota earn a median of $132,110 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,610; the top 10% earn over $178,900. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in North Dakota
How much do optometrists make in North Dakota?
The median is $132,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,610 and the top 10% earn over $178,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.