Optometrist
Listed compensation
$143K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Full-Time Optometrist - Las Vegas
Join a patient-first practice serving a diverse population, including active-duty military families, children, and retirees. We prioritize collaboration, thoughtful scheduling, and giving providers the time needed to deliver exceptional care. We are seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our team.
Our schedule is three to five days per week, offering consistency and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing comprehensive vision exams and providing contact lens fittings. Our clinic is located inside Nellis Air Force Base. No base access is required to apply. Access will be arranged upon hire.
What You’ll Find Here
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Wide-ranging patient demographics
Strong emphasis on quality care over volume
How to Apply
Email Admin@Optometry-Care.com. Include your resume/CV.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive vision exams and provide contact lens fittings for a diverse patient population. Deliver high-quality, patient-first care within a collaborative clinic environment.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified Optometrist comfortable with comprehensive exams and contact lens fittings. Ability to work three to five days per week at the Nellis Air Force Base location is required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at ELEVATED EYECARE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 2,003 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 42 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $143k | Optometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$175k)207 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$143k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Nevada | 21 active | 1,940 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% no call · 52% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 493 in the last 30 days | 467 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$143k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Optometrist Jobs
9 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
9 jobsAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
9 jobsHigher = better work-life balance
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$130k-$170kOptometrist
$145k-$165kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Elevated Eyecare
Benefits & Perks
Living in Las Vegas
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $401k≈ 2.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,700/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.