Optometrist Salary in South Dakota
Based on 190+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$102,320
$49.192/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
-24.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$91K – $175K
190 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $90,560 |
| 25th percentile | $94,350 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $133,200 |
| 90th percentile | $174,920 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,890 |
| 2023 | $109,480 |
| 2024 | $118,980 |
| 2025 | $102,320 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,890 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $109,480 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $118,980 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $102,320 | $136,108 |