How much does an Optometrist make?
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$186,291
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Optometrist is $186,291 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $140,279 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $46,012 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
For Optometrist
Some related job titles are Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with median pay of $42,176, Optometrist Assistant Salaries with median pay of $37,127, Associate Optometrist Salaries with median pay of $109,355, Optician Salaries with median pay of $47,707.
Top Paying Companies
For an Optometrist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Optometrist in United States. Employers include Walmart, Costco Wholesale and Doctor's Exchange of Arizona (Phoenix).
Top Paying Companies
For Optometrist in United States
| 1 | Walmart | $269,424 | |
| 2 | Costco Wholesale | $261,540 | |
| 3 | Doctor's Exchange of Arizona (Phoenix) | $226,613 | |
| 4 | Standard Optical | $225,558 | |
| 5 | Sam's Club | $223,034 | |
| 6 | SEE Eyewear | $210,094 | |
| 7 | DOCTOR'S EXCHANGE OF GEORGIA | $208,116 | |
| 8 | ETS Recruit | $205,867 | |
| 9 | America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses | $204,913 | |
| 10 | National Vision | $204,098 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Optometrist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Optometrist in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $205,867, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $204,505, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $192,660, Healthcare with a median total pay of $178,602, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $169,604.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Optometrist is ETS Recruit.
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
Recent Salaries Shared
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$130K | $43K
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United States of America
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$160K | $25K
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Optometrist pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Optometrist is $140,279 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Optometrist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1668 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Optometrist employees.
The highest salary for an Optometrist in United States is $229,438 per year.
The lowest salary for an Optometrist in United States is $85,766 per year.
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