Optometrists

Occupation

$134,830
National Median Salary
$64.82
Median Hourly Wage
41,890
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$70,060
$103,310
$134,830
$163,710
$203,210

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.0%
10 Year Change
$101,410
2014 Median
$134,830
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Optometrists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Outpatient Care Centers $196,800 1,510
Management of Companies and Enterprises $163,040 130
Employment Services $161,510 110
Administrative and Support Services $160,260 110
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $159,960 110

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Top Paying States for Optometrists

State Annual Median Employment
Alaska $165,830 70
New York $163,040 2,500
Maryland $157,830 870
Washington $157,650 930
New Jersey $156,000 950

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Outpatient Care Centers Management of Companies and Enterprises Employment Services Administrative and Support Services Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Health and Personal Care Retailers Social Assistance General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Hospitals Offices of Physicians Offices of All Other Health Practitioners General Merchandise Retailers