How much does an optometrist make in Minneapolis?
$159,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $76.82 an hour or $13,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.82
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,640Median: $159,800Highest 10%: $196,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,640 | $45.98 | |
| 25th | $131,000 | $62.98 | |
| Median | $159,800 | $76.82 | |
| 75th | $174,400 | $83.83 | |
| 90th | $196,300 | $94.37 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $124,500 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $76.82 ($159,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $159,800 against $136,600 nationally, 17% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $158,700, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for optometrist pay?
27 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,300 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.