How much does an optometrist make in Utah?
$119,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Utah. That is $57.25 an hour or $9,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.25
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,470Median: $119,100Highest 10%: $172,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $119,100 | $57.25 | |
| 75th | $160,300 | $77.08 | |
| 90th | $172,500 | $82.92 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $137,300 |
| Ogden, UT | $132,200 |
| Provo, UT | $86,250 |
| St. George, UT | $79,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 40. Nebraska | $125,000 |
| 41. Arkansas | $124,500 |
| 42. Arizona | $122,300 |
| 43. Utah | $119,100 |
| 44. Louisiana | $118,100 |
| 45. West Virginia | $118,000 |
| 46. Wyoming | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $57.25 ($119,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $119,100 against $136,600 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Utah rank for optometrist pay?
Utah ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays optometrists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $137,300 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.