How much does an optometrist make in Montana?
$104,300a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Montana. That is $50.13 an hour or $8,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.13
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,450Median: $104,300Highest 10%: $163,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| 25th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $104,300 | $50.13 | |
| 75th | $132,600 | $63.74 | |
| 90th | $163,000 | $78.38 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 45. West Virginia | $118,000 |
| 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 Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $50.13 ($104,300 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $104,300 against $136,600 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Montana rank for optometrist pay?
Montana ranks 48 of 51 states.
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.