How much does an optometrist make in Missouri?
$133,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Missouri. That is $64.33 an hour or $11,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,610Median: $133,800Highest 10%: $175,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| Median | $133,800 | $64.33 | |
| 75th | $159,900 | $76.86 | |
| 90th | $175,300 | $84.26 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $138,600 |
| Springfield, MO | $138,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $135,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 28. District of Columbia | $134,800 |
| 29. Rhode Island | $134,500 |
| 30. Tennessee | $134,200 |
| 31. Missouri | $133,800 |
| 32. North Dakota | $132,100 |
| 33. Oregon | $132,000 |
| 34. Virginia | $131,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $64.33 ($133,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $133,800 against $136,600 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Missouri rank for optometrist pay?
Missouri ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri 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.