How much does an optometrist make in Denver?
$158,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $76.02 an hour or $13,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.02
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,670Median: $158,100Highest 10%: $214,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| 25th | $127,300 | $61.21 | |
| Median | $158,100 | $76.02 | |
| 75th | $169,800 | $81.63 | |
| 90th | $214,600 | $103.18 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Fort Collins, CO | $163,200 |
| Boulder, CO | $153,500 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $132,000 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $76.02 ($158,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $158,100 against $136,600 nationally, 16% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $152,000, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for optometrist pay?
30 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,600 or more.
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.