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Optometrists

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

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Latest2026
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand2026
OptometristTahatลซ Career Ideas T00437
GroupAll
Median110,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%89,000 NZD - 131,000 NZD
Decile range64,000 NZD - 160,000 NZD
Bottom decile64,000 NZD
Top decile160,000 NZD

Sources

  • Tahatลซ Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatลซ Career Ideas

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