How much does an optometrist make in Minnesota?
$158,700a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Minnesota. That is $76.30 an hour or $13,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.30
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,670Median: $158,700Highest 10%: $207,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,670 | $46.48 | |
| 25th | $125,900 | $60.51 | |
| Median | $158,700 | $76.30 | |
| 75th | $174,400 | $83.83 | |
| 90th | $207,000 | $99.50 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $175,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,800 |
| Fargo, ND | $132,700 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $132,000 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $124,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 4. Delaware | $161,300 |
| 5. New York | $161,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $159,000 |
| 7. Minnesota | $158,700 |
| 8. Washington | $157,600 |
| 9. Hawaii | $154,600 |
| 10. Maine | $154,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $76.30 ($158,700 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $158,700 against $136,600 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for optometrist pay?
Minnesota ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays optometrists the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $175,800 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.