Optometrists in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $137,070 | $134,830 | +1.7% vs US |
| State Rank | #19 of 51 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 6,790 jobs | 41,890 jobs | 16.2% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $71,860 | $34.55 |
| 25th Percentile | $108,310 | $52.07 |
| Median | $137,070 | $65.90 |
| 75th Percentile | $166,900 | $80.24 |
| 90th Percentile | $213,420 | $102.60 |