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Warby Parker
Meridian, Idaho

Independent Optometrist - The Village at Meridian

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Warby Parker is on the lookout for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Optometrist for a new opportunity in (or right next to!) our store. Our ideal candidate is an energetic, innovative, and caring team player who's passionate about helping people see. We'll jive well if you strive to consistently exceed patient expectations, bring a positive attitude to the workplace, and are excited to transform the eyewear industry with us. Sound like your cup of tea? Keep reading!

Some Benefits of Associating with Warby Parker Are

  • An independent practice: Your optometry practice and patient records will belong to you, with no restrictions or interference from Warby Parker regarding fees or patient care.
  • Fast growth: You'll launch your practice knowing that Warby Parker draws a large base of customers that it supports through a successful marketing program-which can help both us of grow!
  • Great community: You'll work alongside a talented and passionate Warby Parker store team to ensure a seamless patient-customer experience.

Who You Are

  • A Doctor of Optometry licensed in the state where you will practice
  • Able to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
  • Dedicated to making people healthy and happy
  • Knowledgeable about new technology and eager to incorporate it into your work
  • An innovative, proactive, and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Business-minded and driven to deliver results
  • Not on the Officer of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Key Responsibilities

Establish and manage an independent optometry practice located within or adjacent to a Warby Parker store. Provide high-quality patient care and collaborate with the store team to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Doctor of Optometry and not listed on the OIG LEIE list. Requires an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Business ManagementEntrepreneurshipTechnology IntegrationPatient Relationship Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independent Optometrist - The Village at Meridian at Warby Parker 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 1,905 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

Warby Parker holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 122 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in optometryranked against 1,905 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $164k (middle half $145k–$168k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIdaho index 95.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Optometry pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Warby Parkersilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index122 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,905 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Warby Parker

Retail Apparel and Fashion
New York, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent practice - your own patient records and fees
Fast growth with Warby Parker marketing support
Work alongside a talented Warby Parker store team

Living in Meridian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$481k
Typical market rent
$2,084/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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