The median annual wage for Optometrists in Missouri is $113,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $121,680.
Pay spans roughly $59,990 at the 10th percentile to $166,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $54.34 per hour. An estimated 660 people work as optometrists in Missouri.
| Median (annual) | $113,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $121,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $54.34 |
| 10th percentile | $59,990 |
| 90th percentile | $166,240 |
| Employment | 660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.