How much does an optometrist make in Kansas?
$138,600a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Kansas. That is $66.63 an hour or $11,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.63
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,010Median: $138,600Highest 10%: $192,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,010 | $40.87 | |
| 25th | $118,900 | $57.17 | |
| Median | $138,600 | $66.63 | |
| 75th | $160,300 | $77.05 | |
| 90th | $192,700 | $92.65 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $138,600 |
| Topeka, KS | $130,900 |
| Wichita, KS | $123,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 17. Alabama | $145,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $144,700 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $139,700 |
| 20. Kansas | $138,600 |
| 21. Vermont | $137,300 |
| 22. California | $136,300 |
| 23. Michigan | $135,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $66.63 ($138,600 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $138,600 against $136,600 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Kansas rank for optometrist pay?
Kansas ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays optometrists the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $138,600 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.