States with Fastest Optometrists Salary Growth
These states raised Optometrists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
26
States with Growth
+42.9%
Highest Growth
+21.5%
Average Growth
2
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Optometrists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 26 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $90,630 | $129,500 | +$38,870 | +42.9% |
| 2 | Alaska | $120,880 | $165,830 | +$44,950 | +37.2% |
| 3 | Montana | $79,180 | $108,600 | +$29,420 | +37.2% |
| 4 | Louisiana | $87,700 | $120,080 | +$32,380 | +36.9% |
| 5 | Maryland | $119,310 | $157,830 | +$38,520 | +32.3% |
| 6 | Nebraska | $89,160 | $116,850 | +$27,690 | +31.1% |
| 7 | Indiana | $97,690 | $127,080 | +$29,390 | +30.1% |
| 8 | Nevada | $113,510 | $146,760 | +$33,250 | +29.3% |
| 9 | Alabama | $102,100 | $129,700 | +$27,600 | +27.0% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $122,500 | $150,820 | +$28,320 | +23.1% |
| 11 | Kentucky | $107,620 | $132,000 | +$24,380 | +22.7% |
| 12 | Minnesota | $123,160 | $150,020 | +$26,860 | +21.8% |
| 13 | Georgia | $107,490 | $129,690 | +$22,200 | +20.7% |
| 14 | Colorado | $114,320 | $137,370 | +$23,050 | +20.2% |
| 15 | Illinois | $114,510 | $136,200 | +$21,690 | +18.9% |
| 16 | Hawaii | $116,410 | $136,670 | +$20,260 | +17.4% |
| 17 | Connecticut | $122,290 | $143,000 | +$20,710 | +16.9% |
| 18 | Kansas | $111,560 | $128,510 | +$16,950 | +15.2% |
| 19 | Maine | $116,080 | $133,470 | +$17,390 | +15.0% |
| 20 | Arkansas | $87,530 | $99,970 | +$12,440 | +14.2% |
| 21 | Arizona | $117,880 | $134,430 | +$16,550 | +14.0% |
| 22 | California | $124,130 | $137,070 | +$12,940 | +10.4% |
| 23 | Michigan | $119,890 | $131,700 | +$11,810 | +9.9% |
| 24 | Missouri | $104,340 | $113,030 | +$8,690 | +8.3% |
| 25 | Delaware | $132,530 | $137,910 | +$5,380 | +4.1% |
| 26 | Iowa | $116,110 | $119,990 | +$3,880 | +3.3% |
2 States with Salary Decline
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $107,910 | $66,880 | -$41,030 | -38.0% |
| 2 | Mississippi | $115,140 | $107,600 | -$7,540 | -6.5% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Optometrists in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.