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Optometrist salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Optometrist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$153,706
Average $153,706
Low $114,189
High $206,899

The average salary for a optometrist is $153,706 per year in the United States. 6.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Optometrist job openings in United States

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Low Vision Optometrist
BronxCare Health System3.2out of 5 stars.
Bronx, NY
From $165,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Optometrist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Veteran Medical Group
 
$416,000per year
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Maximus
 
$390,000per year
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DT-Trak Consulting
 
$293,429per year
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tms
 
$278,720per year
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Millbrook Support Services
 
$276,900per year
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County of Ventura Government
 
$268,667per year
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Highest paying cities for Optometrists near United States

  1. Buffalo, NY
    $582,136 per year
  2. Syracuse, NY
    $520,541 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $393,512 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $211,178 per year
  5. Albany, NY
    $162,074 per year

Where can an Optometrist earn more?

Compare salaries for Optometrists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Optometrist get paid in United States?

Associate Optometrist

Job openings
Average $141,328 per year

Senior Optometrist

Job openings
Average $160,803 per year