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Salary Guide

Optometrist Salary in Australia

Based on 893 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$122,500 - $156,250
Median salary
$122,500 - $156,250
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$74K
25th percentile$93K
Median$123K
75th percentile$156K
90th percentile$180K

50% of professionals earn between $92,917 - $156,250 AUD

The median salary is $122,500

Top cities

Sydney73 job openings
Brisbane23 job openings

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Optometrist

893 job openings

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The average salary for a Optometrist in Australia is AUD 122,500 - AUD 156,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 139,375 per year, based on 893 active job listings.

The cities with the most Optometrist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart, Mandurah, Canberra. Sydney leads with 73 job openings.

Explore 893 Optometrist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.