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Optometrist salary in California, 2026

How much does an Optometrist make in California?

Average base salary

$146,364
same
as national average
Average $146,364
Low $107,410
High $199,445

The average salary for a optometrist is $146,364 per year in California. 358 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Optometrist job openings in California

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OPTOMETRIST, CORRECTIONAL FACI...
California Correctional Health Care Services3.2out of 5 stars.
Riverside County, CA
$6,226.40 - $8,255.20 a month
Part-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Optometrist in California

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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County of Ventura Government
 
$268,667per year
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Palm Health Resources
 
$244,400per year
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Frontera Search Partners
 
$240,217per year
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Legacy Personnel Inc
 
$240,198per year
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Astrya Global
 
$237,380per year
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Highest paying cities for Optometrists near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $703,343 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $564,959 per year
  3. San Bernardino, CA
    $302,016 per year
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $162,519 per year
  5. Lancaster, CA
    $152,283 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 California?

Associate Optometrist

Job openings
Average $144,903 per year

Senior Optometrist

Job openings
Average $156,473 per year