Optometrist salary in Colorado
What optometrists earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$152,000$73.08 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$110,020 – $169,190Top 10%: $212,120+
Jobs8801.12× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $158,130 | $76.02 | 470 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $131,980 | $63.45 | 100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $163,240 | $78.48 | 80 |
| Boulder, CO | $153,500 | $73.80 | 60 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $129,620 | $62.32 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Optometrist pay in similar states
Washington · $157,560 Hawaii · $154,620 Maine · $154,110 Massachusetts · $151,730 Florida · $151,670 Connecticut · $150,340
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Colorado?
Optometrists in Colorado earned a median of $152,000 a year ($73.08 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $110,020 to $169,190.
Where in Colorado do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO at $163,240.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.