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Optometrist Salary in United States

Based on 103,529 job listings - 2026

-15.3% vs 2025
Average salary
$80,000 - $160,000
Median salary
$115,000 - $160,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$115K
75th percentile$160K
90th percentile$184K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $160,000 USD

The median salary is $115,000

Top cities

Rancho Cordova1,813 job openings
Brooklyn789 job openings
New York745 job openings
Phoenix509 job openings
Jacksonville493 job openings
Columbia472 job openings
Eastern468 job openings
Columbus417 job openings
Las Vegas394 job openings
Chicago366 job openings
Sacramento364 job openings
Albuquerque358 job openings
Charlotte343 job openings
Tucson342 job openings
San Diego330 job openings
Minneapolis329 job openings
Tallahassee325 job openings
Springfield309 job openings
Aurora306 job openings
Atlanta274 job openings
Richmond274 job openings
Louisville271 job openings
Fayetteville268 job openings
Baltimore267 job openings
Nashville263 job openings
Denver262 job openings
El Paso225 job openings
Mobile212 job openings
Raleigh210 job openings

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Optometrist

103,529 job openings

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The average salary for a Optometrist in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 160,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 137,500 per year, based on 103,529 active job listings.

The cities with the most Optometrist job opportunities in United States are Rancho Cordova, Brooklyn, New York, Phoenix, Jacksonville. Rancho Cordova leads with 1,813 job openings.

Explore 103,529 Optometrist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.