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

Optometrist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$125,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.12/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
340
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$138,775 #31 of 51

Optometrist pay in Nebraska, explained

Optometrists in Nebraska earn a median of $125,040 per year ($60.12 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $65,170, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $205,450. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $125,040 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $125,040 is worth about $138,775 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #31 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,170
$31.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,040
$60.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$205,450
$98.77/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $125,040 $138,775
Colorado $152,000 $147,498 −$26,960
Kansas $138,580 $153,862 −$13,540
Missouri $133,810 $147,340 −$8,770
Iowa $125,380 $142,864 −$340
Wyoming $111,400 $120,184 +$13,640
South Dakota $102,320 $115,504 +$22,720

Optometrist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Nebraska?

Optometrists in Nebraska earn a median of $125,040 per year ($60.12 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay optometrists well?

At $125,040, Nebraska pays 8% below the national median for optometrists. An estimated 340 work in the state.

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