Salary for Optometrist Jobs
Updated: 31 Jan 2012
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| Salary | $59,076 - $119,461 |
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| Bonus | $300.40 - $18,461 |
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| Profit Sharing | $1,237 - $58,175 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $62,122 - $126,175 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 31 Jan 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,076 |
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Companies and Industries for
Optometrist
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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| Optometry / Eye Care Practice | $54,980 - $125,025 |
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| Eye Care | $54,980 - $125,025 |
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| Healthcare | $59,060 - $128,804 |
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| Ophthalmology | $59,574 - $124,445 |
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| Medical Services | $58,345 - $133,294 |
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Key Statistics for
Optometrist
Jobs
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Female
58%
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Male
42%
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| Salary: | $73,278 - $96,939 | |
$78,841 - $106,738
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| Doctorate (PhD) | $64,097 - $123,606 |
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| Doctor of Optometry (OD) | $66,703 - $123,794 |
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| Doctor of Optometry (OD), Biology | $45,302 - $148,994 |
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| Bachelor's Degree | $77,166 - $97,436 |
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| Doctorate (PhD), Optometry | $83,524 - $100,000 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
62% |
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Dental:
36% |
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Vision:
33% |
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None:
32% |
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Career Path for
Optometrist
Jobs
Optometrist
Salary Range
$62,122 - $126,175
Optometrist
Salary Range
$62,122 - $126,175
Salary Map for
Optometrist
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Optometrist Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Optometrist Jobs
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$85,568 - $186,543
#1 Highest Paying Location
Columbus, Ohio (OH)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$20,537 - $148,994
#2 Highest Paying Location
St. Louis, Missouri (MO)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$50,335 - $178,793
#3 Highest Paying Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$85,967 - $101,999
#4 Highest Paying Location
San Jose, California (CA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$69,000 - $104,231
#5 Highest Paying Location
Fairfax, Virginia (VA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$79,300 - $117,500
#6 Highest Paying Location
Miami, Florida (FL)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$70,986 - $140,000
#7 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$70,467 - $124,109
#8 Highest Paying Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$86,325 - $117,916
#9 Highest Paying Location
Rochester, New York (NY)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$82,424 - $107,500
#10 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$70,469 - $112,341
#11 Highest Paying Location
Birmingham, Alabama (AL)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$74,369 - $117,916
#12 Highest Paying Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$51,000 - $95,775
#13 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$69,043 - $167,256
#14 Highest Paying Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$30,201 - $121,641
#15 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$72,129 - $104,738
#16 Highest Paying Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$66,819 - $102,000
#17 Highest Paying Location
Lexington, Kentucky (KY)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$75,000 - $95,000
#18 Highest Paying Location
Portland, Oregon (OR)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$75,000 - $92,903
#19 Highest Paying Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$65,436 - $139,061
#20 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$54,362 - $111,504
#1 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$69,043 - $167,256
#2 Most Popular Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$58,175 - $113,600
#3 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$70,467 - $124,109
#4 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$70,469 - $112,341
#5 Most Popular Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$72,129 - $104,738
#6 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Optometrist
Salary Range:
$30,201 - $121,641
#7 Most Popular Location
Optometrist
Job Description
Examine, diagnose and treat patients. Conduct tests to identify and evaluate eye defects and disease. Treat disorders relating to the human visual system. Prescribe eye glasses, contact lenses, vision therapy and low vision aids for the correction of visual disorders.
FAQs on Salaries for
Optometrist
Jobs
Optometrist Salary Questions
Optometry can be a very rewarding field. Helping people see clearly, whether through eye therapy or assistance from glasses or contacts, can allow for greater independence and increase quality of life dramatically. The National Institute of Health estimates that six percent of Americans - around 14 million people - need corrective lenses. Although treatments such as laser eye surgery are gaining in popularity, most people are still turning to optometrists for ongoing visual care. Before entering this field, optometrists often have questions: What are optometrist starting salaries? What is an optometrist salary like in my area? Which is clearer: one ... or two? There's no need to squint to make out the answers to these and many other optometry salary questions; they're all contained in PayScale's salary survey data.
Optometrist Starting Salaries
Increasingly, earning an advanced degree such as a Doctorate of Optometry means incurring some student loans. In some careers, the salary benefits of an advanced degree can take several years to kick in. Some Ph.D.s end up fearing calls from student loan officers even more than the dreaded glaucoma air puff test! It's no wonder, then, that optometrist starting salaries are an object of curiosity. The Optometrist Starting Salaries chart shows that, on average, optometrists can expect relatively high starting salaries. Of course, optometrist starting salaries will vary depending on location and other factors, which is why the salary chart shows a broad range of possible salaries even in the first year. Over 20 years, these high optometrist starting salaries can grow even more - the chart shows a steady increase in optometrist salary over time.
Optometrist Average Salary Data
You might be able to find the big "E" on an eye chart, but can you find the city that will allow you to earn the highest optometrist salary? Measuring Optometrist Salary by City, New York and Seattle stand out as top contenders for highest optometrist average salary. Keep in mind, though, that salary data by city alone can be misleading, since cost of living can vary so widely in only a few hundred miles. Turn to the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator to gain insight into that added dimension of salary research. Not surprisingly, comparing Cost of Living and Optometrist Salary Data for New York and Seattle shows a much higher cost of living for NYC along with highly competitive salaries in Seattle. Another factor affecting the average optometrist salary is education. In the United States, practicing optometrists must have earned a doctorate from an accredited school. However, not all optometry schools are created equal, and just as in any other field, choosing one college over another could impact an optometrist's salary - particularly his or her starting salary. Research Optometrist Salary by School Name to compare and contrast.
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