Optometrists in Wyoming make a median of $88,410 a year, or about $42.51 an hour. Entry-level positions start around $27K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Wyoming. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
The median is $88,410 a year, that works out to about $43 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,550, and experienced optometrists can clear N/A. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $88K enough to live in Wyoming?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,882/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 17.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a optometrists salary go in Wyoming?▼
Wyoming has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median optometrists salary is worth about $92,907 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do optometrists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
