Optometrist salary in South Dakota
What optometrists earn in South Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,320$49.19 per hour
vs U.S.−25%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$94,350 – $133,200Top 10%: $174,920+
Jobs1901.50× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in South Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $124,470 | $59.84 | 70 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $97,530 | $46.89 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Dakota
Optometrist pay in similar states
West Virginia · $118,010 Wyoming · $111,400 Mississippi · $108,070 Montana · $104,280 Idaho · $103,390 Oklahoma · $97,350
Other healthcare salaries in South Dakota
Registered Nurses · $78,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,800 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $52,750 Medical Assistants · $41,870 Dental Assistants · $47,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,890 Pharmacists · $146,790 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,170 Physical Therapists · $92,660 Nurse Practitioners · $128,840 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,240
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in South Dakota?
Optometrists in South Dakota earned a median of $102,320 a year ($49.19 an hour) in May 2025, 25% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $94,350 to $133,200.
Where in South Dakota do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in South Dakota, pay was highest in Sioux Falls, SD-MN at $124,470.
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.