How much does an optometrist make in Nevada?
$135,700a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Nevada. That is $65.22 an hour or $11,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.22
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,530Median: $135,700Highest 10%: $181,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,530 | $35.83 | |
| 25th | $101,000 | $48.57 | |
| Median | $135,700 | $65.22 | |
| 75th | $175,400 | $84.32 | |
| 90th | $181,500 | $87.27 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $141,200 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $135,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 21. Vermont | $137,300 |
| 22. California | $136,300 |
| 23. Michigan | $135,700 |
| 24. Nevada | $135,700 |
| 25. Indiana | $135,500 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $135,400 |
| 27. Ohio | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $65.22 ($135,700 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $135,700 against $136,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Nevada rank for optometrist pay?
Nevada ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays optometrists the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $141,200 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.