Optometrist Jobs in Colorado
Across 60 live Optometrist listings in Colorado, median advertised pay is $165K (75th percentile $175K), based on the 39 that state a salary; Colorado ranks 22nd of 36 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Hero Practice Services (13), EssilorLuxottica Group (11), National Vision (9).
60+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 7, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 39 roles pay ~$165k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
39 jobs · 9 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
39 jobs · 9 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Optometrist Pay in Colorado: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in Colorado today, then Colorado against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 60
- Live median
- $165k
- 75th $175k · n=39
- 12-mo median
- $152k
- Pay rank
- #22 of 36
- Work-life
- 5.4/10 · #9
- 12-mo postings
- 101
Optometrist roles in Colorado advertise $3k below the $155k median across the 36 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $190k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CO | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (this page) | $152k | — | 5.4/10 | 101 |
| Louisiana#1 | $190k | +$38k | 6.0/10 | 14 |
| North Carolina#2 | $185k | +$33k | 5.0/10 | 242 |
| Florida#3 | $181k | +$28k | 4.5/10 | 374 |
| Kansasborders | $180k | +$28k | 4.4/10 | 82 |
| Alaska#5 | $179k | +$27k | 3.1/10 | 8 |
| New Mexicoborders | $171k | +$19k | 5.6/10 | 19 |
| Arizonaborders | $157k | +$5k | 4.5/10 | 164 |
“borders” = shares a border with Colorado; “#n” = national pay rank among the 36 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 7, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Hero Practice Services (13), EssilorLuxottica Group (11), National Vision (9)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 32% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment (of 60 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in Colorado.
How much do optometrist earn in Colorado?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of optometrist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid optometrist jobs available?
Some optometrist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which optometrist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every optometrist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in Colorado right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include Hero Practice Services, Luxottica of America, EssilorLuxottica Group, AEG Vision, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in Colorado are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 60 optometrist positions in Colorado listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in Colorado
Hero Practice Services13 open roles here · WLB 52/100
EssilorLuxottica Group11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Vision9 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Luxottica of America8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AEG Vision7 open roles here · WLB 75/100Visionworks3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
VSP Vision3 open roles here · WLB 73/100- PPanorama Eye Care2 open roles here