Optometrists
Occupation
$134,830
National Median Salary
$64.82
Median Hourly Wage
41,890
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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
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