Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) - Minneapolis, MN
Listed compensation
$200k-$225k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Minneapolis, MN looking for a dedicated Full Time or Part Time Optometrist to join our work family.
Our team focuses on delivering top-tier, comprehensive eye care to both children and adults in a collaborative setting.
The Perks & Compensation
- Top Income: $200,000 – $225,000/year base salary.
- Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside a well-trained team that streamlines patient flow.
- Clinical Freedom: Focus purely on clinical excellence and building strong patient relationships.
Hours & Schedule Flexibility
- Your Track: Fully customizable scheduling to perfectly fit your lifestyle (Full-Time or Part-Time).
- Mornings Free: Open: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
- No Weekends!
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active Minnesota Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care services to both children and adults in a collaborative private practice setting. Focus on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining strong clinical relationships.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
In Minnesota, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$164k (39 salary observations; 160 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (626 salary observations; 4,660 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k–$225k | Optometry median $171k (middle half $159k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $164k median in Minnesota | $152k nationally (+8%)39 state / 626 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$216k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Minnesota | 72 active | 2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 74% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 598 in the last 30 days | 472 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Optometrist Jobs
11 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
11 jobs · 10 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
10 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$142k-$170kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Minneapolis
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $362k≈ 1.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,747/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.8
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.