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

Optometrist Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$111,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.56/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
90
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,184 #47 of 51

Optometrist pay in Wyoming, explained

Optometrists in Wyoming earn a median of $111,400 per year ($53.56 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $51,580, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $178,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $111,400 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $111,400 is worth about $120,184 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #47 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,580
$24.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$111,400
$53.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,860
$85.99/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $111,400 $120,184
Colorado $152,000 $147,498 −$40,600
Nebraska $125,040 $138,775 −$13,640
Utah $119,070 $120,438 −$7,670
Montana $104,280 $110,180 +$7,120
Idaho $103,390 $108,269 +$8,010
South Dakota $102,320 $115,504 +$9,080

Optometrist in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Wyoming?

Optometrists in Wyoming earn a median of $111,400 per year ($53.56 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay optometrists well?

At $111,400, Wyoming pays 18% below the national median for optometrists. An estimated 90 work in the state.

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