Highest Salaries By City for Optometrist Jobs

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Highest Salaries By City 1. Tucson, Arizona 2. Grand Rapids, Michigan 3. Rochester, New York 4. Dallas, Texas 5. Las Vegas, Nevada 6. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 7. Sacramento, California 8. Suffolk, Virginia 9. Indianapolis, Indiana 10. Minneapolis, Minnesota 11. New York, New York 12. Seattle, Washington 13. Birmingham, Alabama 14. Atlanta, Georgia 15. Phoenix, Arizona 16. Madison, Wisconsin 17. Greenville, South Carolina 18. Jacksonville, Florida 19. Fairfax, Virginia 20. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Top Cities By Popularity 1. Houston, Texas 2. Chicago, Illinois 3. Los Angeles, California 4. New York, New York 5. Atlanta, Georgia 6. Seattle, Washington 7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 8. San Diego, California 9. Minneapolis, Minnesota 10. Indianapolis, Indiana 11. Columbus, Ohio 12. Denver, Colorado 13. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 14. San Francisco, California 15. San Jose, California 16. Boston, Massachusetts 17. Austin, Texas 18. Las Vegas, Nevada 19. Dallas, Texas 20. Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Job Title Company Job Location Aug 16 Optometrist Air Force Elgin, Illinois Clear, crisp vision is important not only to our pilots and technicians staffing satellite controls, but also to all members of the U.S. Air Force family. Air Force Optometrists maintain the health and welfare of active-duty and retired... Simply Hired Aug 31 Optometrist Air National Guard Los Angeles, California Optometrist The Air Guard Optometrist examines, diagnoses, treats and manages diseases and disorders of the visual ... as well as diagnoses related systemic conditions. The Optometrist serves as an integral part of the military... Simply Hired Sep 05 Optometrist Mount Sinai Manhattan, New York Under general supervision of the Director of Ophthalmology, performs Ophthalmic care for examinations/treatment. Provides assistance to general clinic, ensuring steady patient flow though clinic area. Mat perform other basic or specialized... Simply Hired

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Optometrist Salary Questions

Optometry can be a very rewarding medical field. Helping people see clearly, whether through eye therapy, medication, or assistance from glasses or contacts, allows them greater independence and increases their 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? How does choice of optometry school affect optometrist average salary? 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 optometry 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 PhDs 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. In the United States, practicing optometrists must have a Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited school. However, not all optometry schools are created equal, and just as in any other field, where an optometrist goes to school will affect an optometrist's salary - particularly optometrist starting salaries. Research Optometrist Average Salary by School Name to compare and contrast.