Optometrist salary in Idaho
What optometrists earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$103,390$49.71 per hour
vs U.S.−24%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$64,610 – $155,100Top 10%: $189,570+
Jobs1600.68× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $103,890 | $49.95 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Optometrist pay in similar states
West Virginia · $118,010 Wyoming · $111,400 Mississippi · $108,070 Montana · $104,280 South Dakota · $102,320 Oklahoma · $97,350
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 Registered Nurses · $92,460 Nursing Assistants · $38,650 Medical Assistants · $44,700 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,420 Dental Assistants · $45,880 Dental Hygienists · $94,650 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,800 Pharmacists · $144,900 Nurse Practitioners · $132,540 Physicians, All Other · $299,340 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,450
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Idaho?
Optometrists in Idaho earned a median of $103,390 a year ($49.71 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $64,610 to $155,100.
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.