Optometrist salary in Montana
What optometrists earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$104,280$50.14 per hour
vs U.S.−24%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$60,870 – $132,580Top 10%: $163,030+
Jobs1401.02× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Optometrist pay in similar states
West Virginia · $118,010 Wyoming · $111,400 Mississippi · $108,070 Idaho · $103,390 South Dakota · $102,320 Oklahoma · $97,350
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Montana?
Optometrists in Montana earned a median of $104,280 a year ($50.14 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $60,870 to $132,580.
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.