SOC 29-1041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Optometrists — Omaha
Omaha, NE-IA · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $127,110 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $136,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $127,110 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $136,570. Half of workers earn between $83,660 and $161,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,090 and the ninetieth at $207,000.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $126,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 33rd of 565 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,090 | −54.5% |
| 25th | $83,660 | −38.7% |
| Median (50th) | $127,110 | −6.9% |
| 75th | $161,410 | +18.2% |
| 90th | $207,000 | +51.6% |
| Mean | $139,990 | +2.5% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $126,510 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Omaha run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $127,110 goes as far as $141,077 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$141,077US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,110 a year, 6.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,090 to $207,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $126,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Optometrists in Omaha, NE?
The median annual wage is $127,110, or $61.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $136,570, so pay in Omaha, NE is 6.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Omaha, NE earns more than $207,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lincoln, at $126,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Omaha, NE. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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