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Optometrist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$152,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$73.08/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
880
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$147,498 #14 of 51

Optometrist pay in Colorado, explained

Optometrists in Colorado earn a median of $152,000 per year ($73.08 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $65,910, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $212,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $152,000 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $152,000 is worth about $147,498 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #14 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,910
$31.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$152,000
$73.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$212,120
$101.98/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $152,000 $147,498
New Mexico $144,660 $156,878 +$7,340
Kansas $138,580 $153,862 +$13,420
Nebraska $125,040 $138,775 +$26,960
Utah $119,070 $120,438 +$32,930
Wyoming $111,400 $120,184 +$40,600
Oklahoma $97,350 $110,823 +$54,650

Optometrist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Colorado?

Optometrists in Colorado earn a median of $152,000 per year ($73.08 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Colorado pay optometrists well?

At $152,000, Colorado pays 11% above the national median for optometrists. An estimated 880 work in the state.

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