Optometrist Jobs in Minnesota
Across 70 live Optometrist listings in Minnesota, median advertised pay is $184K (75th percentile $225K), based on the 22 that state a salary; Minnesota ranks 12th of 37 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Luxottica of America (17), EssilorLuxottica Group (16), Warby Parker (10).
70+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 22 roles pay ~$184k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Optometrist-Duluth, MN-Target Optical
EssilorLuxottica GroupDuluth, MN
Optometrist-Rochester, MN-LensCrafters
EssilorLuxottica GroupRochester, MN
Optometrist-Cambridge, MN-Target Optical
EssilorLuxottica GroupCambridge, MN
Optometrist, PT - Ridgedale Center
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverMinnetonka, MN
Optometrist, PT - Galleria Edina
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverEdina, MN
Optometrist, PT - Bloomington 79th & Penn (Target)
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverBloomington, MN
Optometrist, FT - Colonial Square
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverWayzata, MN
Optometrist, PT - Colonial Square
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverWayzata, MN
Optometrist, FT - Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverMaple Grove, MN
Optometrist, PT - Rosedale
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverRoseville, MN
Optometrist, PT - Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverMaple Grove, MN
Optometrist, PT - North Loop
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverMinneapolis, MN
Optometrist, PT - Woodbury Lakes
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverWoodbury, MN
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Optometrist Pay in Minnesota: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in Minnesota today, then Minnesota 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
- 70
- Live median
- $184k
- 75th $225k · n=22
- 12-mo median
- $165k
- Pay rank
- #12 of 37
- Work-life
- 4.8/10 · #24
- 12-mo postings
- 151
Optometrist roles in Minnesota advertise $6k above the $159k median across the 37 states we can measure, where Alabama leads at $200k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs MN | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (this page) | $165k | — | 4.8/10 | 151 |
| Alabama#1 | $200k | +$35k | 5.0/10 | 51 |
| Louisiana#2 | $190k | +$25k | 5.0/10 | 45 |
| North Carolina#3 | $187k | +$22k | 5.1/10 | 222 |
| Florida#4 | $181k | +$16k | 4.9/10 | 355 |
| Kansas#5 | $180k | +$15k | 4.0/10 | 65 |
| Alaska#6 | $179k | +$14k | 3.6/10 | 8 |
| Wisconsinborders | $145k | −$20k | 3.1/10 | 89 |
“borders” = shares a border with Minnesota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 37 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Luxottica of America (17), EssilorLuxottica Group (16), Warby Parker (10)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 11% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment (of 70 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 Minnesota.
How much do optometrist earn in Minnesota?
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?
Yes — about 5% of current optometrist listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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. Among current listings, 20% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in Minnesota right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include Warby Parker, EssilorLuxottica Group, Confidential Employer, Mayo Clinic, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in Minnesota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 70 optometrist positions in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Luxottica of America17 open roles here · WLB 75/100- EssilorLuxottica Group16 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- Warby Parker10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AEG Vision5 open roles here · WLB 75/100Visionworks5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Walmart3 open roles here · WLB 75/100Essentia Health2 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Health Partners2 open roles here · WLB 57/100