Optometrist salary in Nevada
What optometrists earn in Nevada and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$135,650$65.22 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$101,030 – $175,380Top 10%: $181,520+
Jobs4301.00× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Nevada cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $135,460 | $65.12 | 310 |
| Reno, NV | $141,230 | $67.90 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nevada
Optometrist pay in similar states
California · $136,300 Michigan · $135,650 Indiana · $135,500 Pennsylvania · $135,400 Ohio · $134,850 Rhode Island · $134,520
Other healthcare salaries in Nevada
Registered Nurses · $103,670 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,670 Nursing Assistants · $45,490 Medical Assistants · $45,200 Dental Assistants · $47,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,980 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $76,160 Pharmacists · $140,030 Physicians, All Other · $252,120 Medical Records Specialists · $50,300 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,320
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Nevada?
Optometrists in Nevada earned a median of $135,650 a year ($65.22 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $101,030 to $175,380.
Where in Nevada do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Nevada, pay was highest in Reno, NV at $141,230.
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.