Health Care Salaries
Optometrists

How Much Do Optometrists Make?

The median salary for optometrists is $125,590 per year or $60.38 per hour. The quoted salary figures for optometrists reflect the median earnings of the profession, with a majority of optometrists earning between $96,980 and $156,030 per year. It is important to note that individual salaries may vary based on factors such as years of experience, geographic location, specialization, practice setting, and other relevant factors.

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Profession

What they do

Annual Salary

Opthamologists 
Diagnose and treat eye diseases and perform surgeries
Opticians
Fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions

How Much Do Optometrists Make in Each State?

Location

Annual Salary

Hourly Salary

110830
53.28
168780
81.14
119080
57.25
109050
52.43
125590
60.38
128950
61.99
140000
67.31
118860
57.15
103910
49.96
127630
61.36
135250
65.03
85110
40.92
115590
55.57
104010
50.00
126650
60.89
107820
51.84
121380
58.36
122420
58.86
126340
60.74
134070
64.46
133830
64.34
128430
61.74
150110
72.17
110170
52.96
120910
58.13
120020
57.70
111710
53.71
135420
65.10
141370
67.97
142400
68.46
135250
65.03
120000
57.69
127400
61.25
74000
35.58
125020
60.11
130000
62.50
98460
47.34
102890
49.47
98330
47.27
121770
58.54
95170
45.76
129220
62.13
132370
63.64
105940
50.93
131320
63.13
135440
65.12
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