Optometrist Jobs
Across 2,004 live Optometrist listings, median advertised pay is $175K (75th percentile $196K), based on the 511 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are EssilorLuxottica Group (≥447), Luxottica of America (≥268), Visionworks (≥172).
2,004+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 511 roles pay ~$175k median with 4.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Optometrist (Eye Optics)
VSP Ventures Optometric SolutionsEmployer score · SilverElk Grove, CA
Optometrist, FT (PC) - MarketStreet
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverLynnfield, MA
Medical Optometrist - Lake Havasu, AZ
American Vision PartnersLake Havasu, AZ
Optometrist (Family Vision Care and Contact Lenses) - Roseville, CA
VSP VisionEmployer score · SilverRoseville, CA
Optometrist (Rolling Hills Eyecare) - Pullman, WA
VSP VisionEmployer score · SilverPullman, WA
Optometric Assistant (Telehealth) Part Time
VisionworksEmployer score · SilverRemote
Optometric Assistant (Telehealth)
VisionworksEmployer score · SilverRemote
Optometrist, PT - Southport
Warby ParkerEmployer score · SilverChicago, IL
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Optometrist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 39 states with enough optometrist listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. 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.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Louisiana leads at $190k, against a $155k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Maine (7.0/10), Hawaii (6.8/10), Idaho (6.5/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $190k | $209k | 6.0/10 | 43 |
| North Carolina | $189k | $192k | 5.3/10 | 246 |
| Alaska | $184k | $180k | 3.7/10 | 12 |
| Alabama | $180k | $193k | 5.2/10 | 68 |
| Kansas | $180k | $188k | 4.2/10 | 77 |
| Vermont | $179k | $167k | 4.5/10 | 20 |
| Florida | $173k | $167k | 4.9/10 | 325 |
| Kentucky | $172k | $183k | 5.3/10 | 76 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $169k | $169k | 5.4/10 | 79 |
| Wyoming | $168k | $181k | 5.5/10 | 4 |
| Ohio | $167k | $174k | 5.1/10 | 182 |
| New Mexico | $166k | $169k | 5.7/10 | 19 |
| Oregon | $165k | $144k | 5.6/10 | 47 |
| Minnesota | $163k | $149k | 4.7/10 | 154 |
| Washington | $161k | $151k | 4.6/10 | 103 |
| Missouri | $161k | $168k | 4.7/10 | 106 |
| New Hampshire | $160k | $153k | 5.7/10 | 15 |
| Virginia | $157k | $146k | 5.1/10 | 125 |
| Nevada | $156k | $156k | 3.2/10 | 37 |
| Texas | $155k | $160k | 5.2/10 | 213 |
| Arizona | $153k | $148k | 4.5/10 | 156 |
| Indiana | $153k | $159k | 4.0/10 | 42 |
| Connecticut | $151k | $136k | 5.2/10 | 58 |
| New Jersey | $151k | $130k | 5.4/10 | 112 |
| Michigan | $151k | $150k | 5.2/10 | 105 |
| Massachusetts | $150k | $135k | 5.3/10 | 90 |
| Colorado | $150k | $139k | 5.6/10 | 90 |
| New York | $150k | $129k | 5.0/10 | 305 |
| California | $149k | $122k | 4.9/10 | 383 |
| Maryland | $148k | $133k | 5.1/10 | 122 |
| Tennessee | $146k | $159k | 5.8/10 | 78 |
| Wisconsin | $144k | $145k | 3.8/10 | 80 |
| Georgia | $144k | $141k | 5.2/10 | 160 |
| Nebraska | $143k | $150k | 4.6/10 | 20 |
| Illinois | $142k | $135k | 4.7/10 | 174 |
| Pennsylvania | $138k | $137k | 4.9/10 | 237 |
| Iowa | $132k | $144k | 5.5/10 | 35 |
| Arkansas | $129k | $143k | 4.7/10 | 18 |
| Maine | $43k | $41k | 7.0/10 | 13 |
Optometrist Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | EssilorLuxottica Group (447), Luxottica of America (268), Visionworks (172) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 23, 2026.
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 $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 47,620+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs.
How much do optometrist earn?
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?
Yes — about 10% of current optometrist listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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 Warby Parker, VSP Vision, Visionworks, EssilorLuxottica Group, 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 2,004 optometrist positions 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
EssilorLuxottica Group447+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Luxottica of America268+ open roles here · WLB 75/100Visionworks172+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
- Warby Parker118+ open roles here · WLB 74/100
National Vision112+ open roles here · WLB 78/100
AEG Vision91+ open roles here · WLB 75/100- VSP Vision77+ open roles here · WLB 73/100
Walmart65+ open roles here · WLB 75/100