Optometrists pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for optometrists is $64.33 an hour ($133,810 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($136,570). Missouri ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for optometrists in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.06 | $64,610 |
| 25% of workers | $49.87 | $103,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.33 | $133,810 |
| 75% of workers | $76.86 | $159,870 |
| 90% of workers | $84.26 | $175,270 |
Optometrists pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $138,580 | 450 |
| Springfield | $138,160 | 70 |
| St. Louis | $135,090 | 340 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $227,980 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $40,290 |
| Chiropractors | $65,090 |
| Registered Nurses | $81,780 |
| Pharmacists | $137,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,310 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,290 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $89,280 |
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