verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Optometrist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$103,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.71/hr
▼ 24% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
160
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,269 #51 of 51

Optometrist pay in Idaho, explained

Optometrists in Idaho earn a median of $103,390 per year ($49.71 per hour), which is 24% below the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $52,000, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $189,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $103,390 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $103,390 is worth about $108,269 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #51 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,000
$25.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,390
$49.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$189,570
$91.14/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $103,390 $108,269
Washington $157,560 $147,234 −$54,170
Nevada $135,650 $135,678 −$32,260
Oregon $132,020 $127,727 −$28,630
Utah $119,070 $120,438 −$15,680
Wyoming $111,400 $120,184 −$8,010
Montana $104,280 $110,180 −$890

Optometrist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Idaho?

Optometrists in Idaho earn a median of $103,390 per year ($49.71 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Idaho pay optometrists well?

At $103,390, Idaho pays 24% below the national median for optometrists. An estimated 160 work in the state.

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