Optometrist Salary in Missouri
Based on 660+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$113,030
$54.341/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
-14.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $166K
660 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,990 |
| 25th percentile | $96,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $113,030 |
| 75th percentile | $149,830 |
| 90th percentile | $166,240 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,910 |
| 2023 | $98,800 |
| 2024 | $113,030 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,910 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $98,800 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $113,030 | $131,624 |