Optometrists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for optometrists is $73.08 an hour ($152,000 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($136,570). Colorado ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.69 | $65,910 |
| 25% of workers | $52.90 | $110,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $73.08 | $152,000 |
| 75% of workers | $81.34 | $169,190 |
| 90% of workers | $101.98 | $212,120 |
Optometrists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $163,240 | 80 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $158,130 | 470 |
| Boulder | $153,500 | 60 |
| Colorado Springs | $131,980 | 100 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for optometrists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $298,320 |
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| Chiropractors | $74,040 |
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,030 |
| Pharmacists | $156,030 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $110,750 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,720 |
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