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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 470 | $120,380 | $57.87 | |
| Alaska | 80 | $143,260 | $68.88 | |
| Arizona | 1,000 | $119,860 | $57.62 | |
| Arkansas | 270 | $114,070 | $54.84 | |
| California | 6,730 | $128,540 | $61.80 | |
| Colorado | 780 | $125,040 | $60.12 | |
| Connecticut | 430 | $155,070 | $74.55 | |
| Delaware | 110 | $106,090 | $51.00 | |
| Florida | 2,310 | $107,200 | $51.54 | |
| Georgia | 940 | $124,830 | $60.01 | |
| Hawaii | 220 | $138,480 | $66.58 | |
| Idaho | 190 | $85,200 | $40.96 | |
| Illinois | 1,770 | $111,790 | $53.75 | |
| Indiana | 940 | $117,710 | $56.59 | |
| Iowa | 440 | $115,660 | $55.61 | |
| Kansas | 410 | $112,220 | $53.95 | |
| Kentucky | 380 | $124,650 | $59.93 | |
| Louisiana | 250 | $138,520 | $66.59 | |
| Maine | 190 | $135,410 | $65.10 | |
| Maryland | 630 | $144,570 | $69.51 | |
| Massachusetts | 780 | $130,600 | $62.79 | |
| Michigan | 1,030 | $122,140 | $58.72 | |
| Minnesota | 570 | $134,370 | $64.60 | |
| Mississippi | 220 | $133,570 | $64.21 | |
| Missouri | 850 | $137,780 | $66.24 | |
| Montana | 200 | $113,290 | $54.47 | |
| Nebraska | 420 | $127,210 | $61.16 | |
| Nevada | 390 | $119,180 | $57.30 | |
| New Hampshire | 170 | $124,910 | $60.05 | |
| New Jersey | 660 | $132,930 | $63.91 | |
| New Mexico | 170 | $109,180 | $52.49 | |
| New York | 1,620 | $137,860 | $66.28 | |
| North Carolina | 1,010 | $141,140 | $67.86 | |
| North Dakota | 140 | $126,080 | $60.61 | |
| Ohio | 1,220 | $118,020 | $56.74 | |
| Oklahoma | 400 | $116,090 | $55.81 | |
| Oregon | 520 | $130,060 | $62.53 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,090 | $131,860 | $63.39 | |
| South Carolina | 360 | $101,050 | $48.58 | |
| South Dakota | 140 | $112,330 | $54.00 | |
| Tennessee | 430 | $113,370 | $54.51 | |
| Texas | 2,980 | $130,110 | $62.55 | |
| Utah | 350 | $105,510 | $50.72 | |
| Vermont | 100 | $112,530 | $54.10 | |
| Virginia | 1,170 | $123,340 | $59.30 | |
| Washington | 730 | $125,180 | $60.18 | |
| West Virginia | 140 | $105,210 | $50.58 | |
| Wisconsin | 960 | $123,320 | $59.29 | |
| Wyoming | 80 | $129,620 | $62.32 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of optometry and that focuses on the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system. Includes instruction in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Doctorate Degree
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Doctorate Degree
Post-master's Certificate
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Doctorate Degree
Marshall B Ketchum University
Fullerton, CA
Doctorate Degree
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctorate Degree
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$125,440 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Doctoral or professional degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as optometrists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 0%
- College dropout 0%
- Associate’s degree 0%
- Bachelor’s degree 0%
- Master’s degree 4%
- Doctorate degree 96%
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