Optometrist Salary in Missouri
Based on 630+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$133,810
$64.332/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
-1.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $175K
630 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,610 |
| 25th percentile | $103,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $133,810 |
| 75th percentile | $159,870 |
| 90th percentile | $175,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,910 |
| 2023 | $98,800 |
| 2024 | $113,030 |
| 2025 | $133,810 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,910 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $98,800 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $113,030 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $133,810 | $136,108 |