Optometrists pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for optometrists is $76.30 an hour ($158,700 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($136,570). Minnesota ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.48 | $96,670 |
| 25% of workers | $60.51 | $125,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.30 | $158,700 |
| 75% of workers | $83.83 | $174,370 |
| 90% of workers | $99.50 | $206,960 |
Optometrists pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $159,790 | 470 |
| St. Cloud | $131,960 | 30 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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|---|---|
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| Physical Therapists | $102,010 |
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