DOL Median (Missouri)
$87,500
vs National
-23.5%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$98,870
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,500
-23.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Missouri earns $87,500 in nominal terms, which is 23.5% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $98,870 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MARK D. WADE, O.D., P.C. | $87,500 | 2 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Missouri?
The median Optometrists salary in Missouri is $87,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Missouri earns 23.5% less than the national median of $114,400, or $98,870 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.