Optometrist Salary in Colorado
Based on 980+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$137,370
$66.043/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+4.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $231K
980 employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,500 |
| 25th percentile | $99,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $137,370 |
| 75th percentile | $162,700 |
| 90th percentile | $231,400 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,950 |
| 2023 | $136,900 |
| 2024 | $137,370 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,950 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $136,900 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $137,370 | $131,624 |