How much does an optometrist make in St. Louis?
$135,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $64.95 an hour or $11,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.95
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,500Median: $135,100Highest 10%: $193,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,500 | $34.38 | |
| 25th | $110,700 | $53.21 | |
| Median | $135,100 | $64.95 | |
| 75th | $160,600 | $77.23 | |
| 90th | $193,400 | $93.00 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Kansas City, MO | $138,600 |
| Springfield, MO | $138,200 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $64.95 ($135,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $135,100 against $136,600 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $133,800, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for optometrist pay?
100 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $193,400 or more.
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.