1,364+ Optometrist Jobs
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Optometrist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 40 states with enough optometrist listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
Louisiana leads at $190k, against a $151k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: West Virginia (7.3/10), Maine (7.3/10), Wyoming (7.1/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $190k | $209k | 6.3/10 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $188k | $200k | 5.5/10 | 44 |
| Arizona | $185k | $179k | 6.7/10 | 102 |
| North Carolina | $185k | $188k | 6.0/10 | 162 |
| Ohio | $184k | $191k | 5.8/10 | 146 |
| Michigan | $176k | $175k | 6.4/10 | 76 |
| New Mexico | $176k | $179k | 7.0/10 | 11 |
| Minnesota | $168k | $154k | 5.0/10 | 145 |
| Nebraska | $168k | $176k | 5.4/10 | 14 |
| Wyoming | $168k | $181k | 7.1/10 | 3 |
| Florida | $167k | $161k | 5.8/10 | 242 |
| New Hampshire | $165k | $159k | 6.6/10 | 9 |
| Alabama | $164k | $175k | 6.6/10 | 54 |
| Washington | $162k | $151k | 6.2/10 | 81 |
| Massachusetts | $160k | $144k | 5.1/10 | 85 |
| Tennessee | $158k | $172k | 6.9/10 | 54 |
| Oregon | $156k | $136k | 5.7/10 | 22 |
| Missouri | $155k | $163k | 5.2/10 | 81 |
| New Jersey | $154k | $132k | 5.5/10 | 89 |
| Vermont | $153k | $142k | 4.8/10 | 13 |
| Kansas | $151k | $159k | 5.0/10 | 41 |
| Maryland | $150k | $135k | 5.8/10 | 114 |
| Illinois | $150k | $142k | 4.8/10 | 168 |
| Oklahoma | $150k | $162k | 5.2/10 | 18 |
| Connecticut | $149k | $133k | 5.7/10 | 60 |
| California | $147k | $120k | 5.4/10 | 258 |
| Maine | $145k | $139k | 7.3/10 | 33 |
| Colorado | $145k | $134k | 6.3/10 | 76 |
| Nevada | $143k | $143k | 3.3/10 | 30 |
| Virginia | $143k | $133k | 6.1/10 | 115 |
| Texas | $142k | $147k | 5.7/10 | 229 |
| Wisconsin | $140k | $141k | 4.3/10 | 82 |
| New York | $137k | $119k | 5.9/10 | 229 |
| District of Columbia | $133k | $110k | 6.0/10 | 3 |
| Iowa | $130k | $142k | 5.0/10 | 28 |
| Idaho | $130k | $128k | 6.9/10 | 6 |
| Arkansas | $129k | $143k | 4.6/10 | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | $128k | $127k | 5.1/10 | 239 |
| Georgia | $114k | $112k | 6.2/10 | 124 |
| South Carolina | $113k | $113k | 6.4/10 | 61 |
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Optometrist Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
The market for optometrist jobs is robust, with 1,364+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $143K to $187K depending on experience, specialty, and location.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Optometrist Jobs on this page have an average score of 1.5/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for optometrist jobs include EyeCare Partners Doctors, Clarkson Eyecare, Eye Carecenter, AEG Vision, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for optometrist jobs, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for optometrist jobs is $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do optometrist earn?
Listed optometrist on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $143K to $187K per year, with a median near $143K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include EyeCare Partners Doctors, Clarkson Eyecare, Eye Carecenter, AEG Vision, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,364+ optometrist positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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