Optometrist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 200+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$118,980
$57.202/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
-9.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $171K
200 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,740 |
| 25th percentile | $92,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $118,980 |
| 75th percentile | $134,130 |
| 90th percentile | $170,590 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,890 |
| 2023 | $109,480 |
| 2024 | $118,980 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,890 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $109,480 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $118,980 | $131,624 |