How much does an optometrist make in Nebraska?
$125,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Nebraska. That is $60.12 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.12
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,170Median: $125,000Highest 10%: $205,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,170 | $31.33 | |
| 25th | $76,020 | $36.55 | |
| Median | $125,000 | $60.12 | |
| 75th | $162,800 | $78.25 | |
| 90th | $205,500 | $98.77 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $127,100 |
| Lincoln, NE | $126,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 37. Texas | $126,000 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $125,600 |
| 39. Iowa | $125,400 |
| 40. Nebraska | $125,000 |
| 41. Arkansas | $124,500 |
| 42. Arizona | $122,300 |
| 43. Utah | $119,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $60.12 ($125,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $125,000 against $136,600 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for optometrist pay?
Nebraska ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays optometrists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $127,100 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.