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

Optometrist Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$135,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.22/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
430
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$135,678 #33 of 51

Optometrist pay in Nevada, explained

Optometrists in Nevada earn a median of $135,650 per year ($65.22 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $74,530, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $181,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $135,650 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $135,650 is worth about $135,678 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #33 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,530
$35.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,650
$65.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$181,520
$87.27/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $135,650 $135,678
California $136,300 $123,103 −$650
Oregon $132,020 $127,727 +$3,630
Arizona $122,250 $121,428 +$13,400
Utah $119,070 $120,438 +$16,580
Idaho $103,390 $108,269 +$32,260

Optometrist in Nevada: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Nevada?

Optometrists in Nevada earn a median of $135,650 per year ($65.22 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Nevada pay optometrists well?

At $135,650, Nevada pays 1% below the national median for optometrists. An estimated 430 work in the state.

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