Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1041
Optometrist salary in Colorado Springs, CO, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for optometrists in Colorado Springs, CO was $131,980 a year, or $63.45 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $64,680 to $195,380. About 100 were employed.
Annual pay: Colorado Springs vs Colorado vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,980 | $152,000 | $136,570 |
| Mean (average) | $131,420 | $152,460 | $141,550 |
| 10th percentile | $64,680 | $65,910 | $74,870 |
| 25th percentile | $102,300 | $110,020 | $109,400 |
| 75th percentile | $159,100 | $169,190 | $165,120 |
| 90th percentile | $195,380 | $212,120 | $202,180 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $63.45 |
| Mean (average) | $63.18 |
| 10th percentile | $31.10 |
| 25th percentile | $49.18 |
| 75th percentile | $76.49 |
| 90th percentile | $93.94 |
Employment: 100. 0.315 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.14.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does an Optometrist make per hour in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median hourly wage was $63.45 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $31.10 and the 90th was $93.94.
What is the average Optometrist salary in Colorado Springs, CO?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $131,420 a year and a median of $131,980 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do optometrists in Colorado Springs, CO earn more than the Colorado median?
The Colorado Springs, CO median of $131,980 is 13% lower than the Colorado median of $152,000 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1041. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.