Optometrists pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for optometrists is $66.63 an hour ($138,580 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($136,570). Kansas ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.87 | $85,010 |
| 25% of workers | $57.17 | $118,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.63 | $138,580 |
| 75% of workers | $77.05 | $160,270 |
| 90% of workers | $92.65 | $192,720 |
Optometrists pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $130,930 | 30 |
| Wichita | $123,940 | 120 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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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|---|---|
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