Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Listed compensation
$155K - $170K
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: Bel Air, MD
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Bel Air, MD 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: $155,000 – $170,000/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, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (skip the morning rush!).
- No Weekends!
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active Maryland Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Includes Medical, Dental, 401(k) Retirement Plan, generous Paid Vacation/PTO, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care services to both children and adults in an independent private practice setting. Collaborate with a well-trained team to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) at Confidential Employer a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 2,038 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Optometry Career Context
In Maryland, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$152k (46 salary observations; 154 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (652 salary observations; 5,043 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,038 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $155k–$170k | Optometry median $149k (middle half $145k–$150k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $152k median in Maryland | $152k nationally (about the same)46 state / 652 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$155k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Maryland | 76 active | 2,037 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 633 in the last 30 days | 404 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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$121k-$196kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,038 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Bel Air
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $398k≈ 2.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,085/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.