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National Vision
Stockton, California

Optometrist

OptometristNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$131k-$152k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Work when it works for you.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled, personable optometrist who wants to earn additional income while enjoying maximum flexibility. Whether you’re balancing another role, family life, or easing into retirement, this position lets you choose when — and how — you work.

At our practice, you’re more than an optometrist — you’re a trusted partner in eye care. We’ve built an environment where compassion, innovation, and your well-being come first.

What You’ll Find Here

  • Supportive, collaborative culture
  • Advanced technology for excellent patient care
  • Flexible schedules for better work-life balance
  • Leadership and growth opportunities
  • A genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your success
  • Rewarding compensation
  • Competitive daily rate, with bonus potential (not tied to sales)
  • Malpractice coverage and retirement benefits with employer match
  • Paid sick time and personal financial wellness and planning services
  • A Smarter Way to Work

No on-call shifts. No late nights. Ever

  • Flexible schedules designed around your life and priorities
  • Travel reimbursement that meets policy guidelines

Job Description

You’ll deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated, cheerful team that allows you to focus on what you do best: providing excellent, personalized patient care.

Here’s What You Can Expect

  • Deliver warm, high-quality care through expert exams and treatment
  • Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
  • Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first culture
  • Freedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease
  • Opportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertise

Qualifications

  • Licensed (or eligible) to practice Optometry in the state where you’ll practice
  • Additional Information
  • For more information, please visit the website.

Salary Range: $504.00 - $586.00 per day

Compensation: USD 504.00 - USD 586.00 - daily

Key Responsibilities

Deliver full-scope primary eye care through expert exams and personalized treatment. Educate patients on eye health and prevention while fostering a compassionate, patient-first culture.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationOcular Disease TreatmentClinical Exams

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at National Vision a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Optometry — ranked against 2,008 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Optometry Career Context

National Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 85/100, 112 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 10% in optometryranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$131k–$152kOptometry median $158k (middle half $156k–$175k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$128k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in California173 active2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings598 in the last 30 days472 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
National Visionsilver tier, 85/100Top Employers work-life index112 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,008 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 11 employers
6
<$170k
2
$170k-190k
3
$190k-210k
1
$222k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Optometrist

Fogg Remington EyeCare · Fresno, California

$130k-$230k
#2

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#3

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

$140k-$200k
#4

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.5
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About National Vision

Retail
Lawrenceville, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Malpractice coverage
Retirement benefits with employer match
Paid sick time
Personal financial wellness and planning services
Travel reimbursement
Bonus potential

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,032/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.