Optometrists Salary in Missouri

Optometrists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $139,360 a year) and the least in Springfield ($136,190), across the 3 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $133,680 and the median at $133,810 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$139,360
St. Louis$138,520
Springfield$136,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$139,360	$138,580	$120,000	$99,512	93
St. Louis	$138,520	$135,090	$110,680	$98,986	95
Springfield	$136,190	$138,160	$105,710	$98,888	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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