Optometrist Jobs in California
Across 177 live Optometrist listings in California, median advertised pay is $169K (75th percentile $196K), based on the 76 that state a salary; California ranks 28th of 37 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are EssilorLuxottica Group (41), Luxottica of America (30), VSP Vision (24).
177+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 76 roles pay ~$169k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Medical Optometrist - Monterey, CA
American Vision PartnersMonterey, CA
Optometrist (Eagle Vision Eye Care)
VSP Ventures Optometric SolutionsEmployer score · SilverSacramento, CA
Optometrist
MACT Health BoardEmployer score · SilverValley Springs, CA
Associate Optometrist - Target Optical - Manteca, CA
EssilorLuxottica GroupManteca, CA
Optometrist
National VisionEmployer score · GoldMerced, CA
Optometrist
National VisionEmployer score · GoldFresno, CA
Optometrist
National VisionEmployer score · GoldStockton, CA
Optometrist (San Ramon Family Optometry) - San Ramon, CA
VSP VisionEmployer score · SilverSan Ramon, CA
Optometrist (Topa Topa Optometry)
VSP Ventures Optometric SolutionsEmployer score · SilverOjai, CA
OPTOMETRIST (PART-TIME, PER DIEM)
Chinatown Service CenterLos Angeles, CA
Optometrist (Shasta Cascade Health Centers) - Mount Shasta, CA
VSP VisionEmployer score · SilverMount Shasta, CA
Fill-in Optometrist
VSP VisionEmployer score · SilverRancho Cordova, CA
Optometrist (Sacramento Optometric Group)
VSP Ventures Optometric SolutionsEmployer score · SilverSacramento, CA
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Optometrist Pay in California: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in California today, then California against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 177
- Live median
- $169k
- 75th $196k · n=76
- 12-mo median
- $147k
- Pay rank
- #28 of 37
- Work-life
- 4.9/10 · #26
- 12-mo postings
- 357
Optometrist roles in California advertise $9k below the $156k median across the 37 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $190k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $147k | — | 4.9/10 | 357 |
| Louisiana#1 | $190k | +$43k | 6.4/10 | 14 |
| Vermont#2 | $186k | +$39k | 4.5/10 | 20 |
| Kansas#3 | $180k | +$33k | 4.6/10 | 68 |
| Alaska#4 | $179k | +$32k | 2.8/10 | 8 |
| Arizonaborders | $173k | +$26k | 5.0/10 | 164 |
| Oregonborders | $160k | +$13k | 5.0/10 | 65 |
| Nevadaborders | $155k | +$8k | 3.8/10 | 39 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 37 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 24, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- EssilorLuxottica Group (41), Luxottica of America (30), VSP Vision (24)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 14% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment (share of 177 active California Optometrist listings)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in California.
How much do optometrist earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of optometrist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid optometrist jobs available?
Some optometrist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which optometrist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every optometrist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 53% with no on-call and 71% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include VSP Vision, VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions, National Vision, EssilorLuxottica Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in California are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 177 optometrist positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in California
EssilorLuxottica Group41 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Luxottica of America30 open roles here · WLB 75/100- VSP Vision24 open roles here · WLB 73/100
- VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions12 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Kaiser Permanente11 open roles here · WLB 57/100
- National Vision7 open roles here · WLB 78/100
Total Vision6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
NVISION Eye Centers5 open roles here · WLB 75/100