Optometrist salary in Utah
What optometrists earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$119,070$57.25 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$50,040 – $160,330Top 10%: $172,480+
Jobs3800.79× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $137,250 | $65.99 | 150 |
| Ogden, UT | $132,160 | $63.54 | 70 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $86,250 | $41.47 | 60 |
| St. George, UT | $79,990 | $38.46 | 30 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $81,710 | $39.28 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Optometrist pay in similar states
Iowa · $125,380 Nebraska · $125,040 Arkansas · $124,470 Arizona · $122,250 Louisiana · $118,060 West Virginia · $118,010
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Utah?
Optometrists in Utah earned a median of $119,070 a year ($57.25 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $50,040 to $160,330.
Where in Utah do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT at $137,250.
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.