How much does an optometrist make in Colorado?
$152,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Colorado. That is $73.08 an hour or $12,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.08
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,910Median: $152,000Highest 10%: $212,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| 25th | $110,000 | $52.89 | |
| Median | $152,000 | $73.08 | |
| 75th | $169,200 | $81.34 | |
| 90th | $212,100 | $101.98 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $163,200 |
| Denver, CO | $158,100 |
| Boulder, CO | $153,500 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $132,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 8. Washington | $157,600 |
| 9. Hawaii | $154,600 |
| 10. Maine | $154,100 |
| 11. Colorado | $152,000 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $151,700 |
| 13. Florida | $151,700 |
| 14. Connecticut | $150,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $73.08 ($152,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $152,000 against $136,600 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Colorado rank for optometrist pay?
Colorado ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays optometrists the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $163,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.