How much does an optometrist make in Idaho?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Idaho. That is $49.71 an hour or $8,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.71
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $189,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| 75th | $155,100 | $74.57 | |
| 90th | $189,600 | $91.14 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $103,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 46. Wyoming | $111,400 |
| 47. Mississippi | $108,100 |
| 48. Montana | $104,300 |
| 49. Idaho | $103,400 |
| 50. South Dakota | $102,300 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $97,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $49.71 ($103,400 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $103,400 against $136,600 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Idaho rank for optometrist pay?
Idaho ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays optometrists the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $103,900 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.