Optometrist salary in Missouri
What optometrists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,810$64.33 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$103,720 – $159,870Top 10%: $175,270+
Jobs6300.78× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $138,580 | $66.63 | 450 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $135,090 | $64.95 | 340 |
| Springfield, MO | $138,160 | $66.42 | 70 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $102,150 | $49.11 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Optometrist pay in similar states
Indiana · $135,500 Pennsylvania · $135,400 Ohio · $134,850 Rhode Island · $134,520 Tennessee · $134,170 North Dakota · $132,110
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Missouri?
Optometrists in Missouri earned a median of $133,810 a year ($64.33 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $103,720 to $159,870.
Where in Missouri do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $138,580.
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.