Optometrist / Wyoming
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Wyoming Optometrist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Examines eyes for vision defects and prescribes corrective lenses.

What the Wyoming data shows for Optometrists

Wyoming sets the entry bar for optometrists at 4,054 training hours and a passing score on NBEO Exam Series. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Wyoming's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Optometry (OD)".

Budget $98 to get started, plus $93 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 40-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Not part of compact — state-by-state endorsement.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
44/100
Optometrist · Wyoming

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
4,054 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$98
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$47/yr
$93 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
20.0 hrs/yr
40 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
4,054 hours
Exam Requirement
NBEO Exam Series
Required
Initial License Fee
$98
Renewal Fee
$93
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
40 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Optometrist in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming requires 4054 education/training hours, passing an exam (NBEO Exam Series), and an initial fee of $98. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Optometrist in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming licenses optometrists who complete its requirements (4054 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Wyoming licensing board.
Can I transfer my Optometrist license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
For optometrists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Not part of compact — state-by-state endorsement. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Wyoming licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Optometrist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the optometrist licensing process in Wyoming. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Optometrist in Wyoming? ▼
Licensed optometrists in Wyoming must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $93.

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What to do with this optometrist license

Optometrist in Wyoming, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an optometrist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Wyoming's optometrist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Optometrist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state optometrist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Wyoming's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Wyoming overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Wyoming licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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