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Careers · Optometrists · South Dakota

Optometrists in South Dakota

Optometrists diagnose and treat eye diseases and vision problems by examining patients' eyes and visual systems. They prescribe corrective lenses and therapeutic medications to manage conditions In South Dakota the median pay is $102,320 a year, 25% below the national median of $136,570.

$102,320median pay in South Dakota, per year
$94,350–$133,200middle half earn
190employed in South Dakota
$136,570U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota or remote
1employer hiring
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Openings in South Dakota and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.

Skills that matter most

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Knowledge areas

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Licenses and training in South Dakota

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O*NET-SOC 29-1041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.