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National Vision
Fresno, California

Optometrist

Optometrist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$514–$584 /day

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company DescriptionLove What You Do — And Where You Do ItWe’re reimagining what a career in optometry should look like. Think less burnout, more balance. Less micromanagement, more autonomy. Less routine, more purpose! 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 cultureAdvanced technology for excellent patient careFlexible schedules for better work-life balance

  • Leadership and growth opportunitiesA genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your successThrive personally and professionally with a team that values what matters most. Rewarding compensation
  • Competitive salary with bonus potential (not tied to sales)Sign-on bonus options or student loan repayment support for select locationsLicense reimbursement and malpractice insurance included
  • Continuing education hours provided annually through our all-expense-paid CE SymposiumA Smarter Way to WorkNo on-call shifts. No late nights. EverFlexible schedules designed around your life and prioritiesGenerous paid time off, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and paid parental leaveComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits with employer matchTravel reimbursement that meets policy guidelinesFreedom to Lead, Room to GrowPractice with clinical autonomy, supported by a collaborative teamStep into leadership roles, or develop into them—we’ll back your vision every step of the wayJob DescriptionYou’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 treatmentEducate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
  • Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first cultureFreedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular diseaseOpportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertiseQualifications

Licensed (or eligible) to practice Optometry in the state where you’ll practiceAdditional InformationFor more information, please visit the website.

Salary Range: $514.00 - $584.00 per Day

Compensation: USD 514.00 - USD 584.00 - 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 positive, patient-first culture.

Requirements

Must be licensed or eligible to practice Optometry in the state of practice. No specific years of experience are required, but clinical expertise in eye care is expected.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationOcular Disease Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at National Vision a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% 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 score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in optometryranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$134k–$152kOptometry median $158k (middle half $156k–$175k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k 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 repayment$514k sign-on · loan repaymentCalifornia 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% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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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 8.0
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

Bonus potential (not tied to sales)
Sign-on bonus options
Student loan repayment support
License reimbursement
Malpractice insurance
All-expense-paid CE Symposium
Generous PTO
Paid holidays

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,945/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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