Optometrists
Role Overview
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. Ophthalmologists are included in “Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric” (29-1241).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $165,830 |
| New York | $163,040 |
| Maryland | $157,830 |
| Washington | $157,650 |
| New Jersey | $156,000 |
| Vermont | $156,000 |
| New Mexico | $154,630 |
| District of Columbia | $154,300 |
| North Carolina | $153,750 |
| Massachusetts | $150,820 |
| Minnesota | $150,020 |
| Nevada | $146,760 |
| Rhode Island | $144,360 |
| Connecticut | $143,000 |
| Delaware | $137,910 |
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Median Annual Salary
$134,830
Projected Growth (10yr)
+8.0%
Avg. annual openings
2.4k
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