Profession
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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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
29-1041SOC 2018 29-1041
GroupAll
Median136,570 USD
Average141,550 USD
Middle 50%109,400 USD - 165,120 USD
Decile range74,870 USD - 202,180 USD
Bottom decile74,870 USD
Top decile202,180 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
29-1041SOC 2018 29-1041
GroupAll
Median136,300 USD
Average147,420 USD
Middle 50%122,960 USD - 166,300 USD
Decile range99,890 USD - 213,710 USD
Bottom decile99,890 USD
Top decile213,710 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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