Average Optometrist Salary 2026
Live Optometrist salary and pay data from the DeUnemployment index (measured 15 Oct 2026) — refreshed with the daily data build.
How much does a Optometrist make?
$94,000median, per year (model estimate)
$56,000–$119,000typical range (10th–90th pct)
13,948live Optometrist postings
1%remote-friendly
DeUnemployment currently indexes 13,948 live Optometrist jobs and estimates that a typical Optometrist earns roughly $56,000–$119,000/yr, with a median model estimate of $94,000/yr. About 1% of current postings are remote-friendly.
Where the Optometrist jobs are
The places with the most live openings right now: Delaware (428) · California (386) · Texas (308) · Florida (297) · Ohio (290) · New York (252) · Minnesota (156) · Illinois (150). Top 8 of 21 places.
Who is hiring Optometrists
Employers with the most live Optometrist postings right now: Fil, PerZukunft Arbeitsvermittlung GmbH & Co. KG, Firstnational, Flexa.Careers, Erickson.
A sample of live Optometrist openings
Finra
8 Locations
The Principal Analyst is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating training modules for key Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) regional job categories. Train new regional hires. Create and deliver just-in-time,
Finra
2 Locations
Works autonomously having responsibility to deliver on longer term outcomes. Reports directly to a Director or Senior Director. Requires extensive knowledge of multiple/related functional areas and industry practices. Es
Finra
2 Locations
We're seeking an experienced lead developer with strong Java development and test lead skills to drive our testing automation strategy across FINRA's enterprise applications. This hands-on role (approximately 40% QA stra
Finra
15 Locations
The Vice President, Trading and Product Risk Intelligence, will be a key member of the Intelligence leadership team, reporting directly into the Senior Vice President of Strategic Intelligence. This highly strategic lead
Finra
3 Locations
The Senior Analyst in Market Operations section of Transparency Services supports the operation and monitoring of FINRA’s trade reporting facilities including communications with member firms, vendors, exchanges, regulat
Finra
Rockville, MD (Job Posting)
Major Purpose: The Lead Analyst will directly manage the business and data analysis activities on one or more complex Market data intake and processing projects. The Lead Analyst will collaborate with upstream data vendo
How the Optometrist pay estimate is built
The range above is a model estimate, not employer-reported pay. Of the 1,328 most relevant Optometrist postings we sampled, 1,328 carried enough pay information to be estimated (100%): the bottom of the range is the 10th percentile of those estimates and the top the 90th. Postings that hide pay are still counted in the job totals, but they cannot move the estimate. How we get the numbers.
Salary questions about Optometrist jobs
How much do Optometrists earn?
Typical pay for a Optometrist currently runs roughly $56,000–$119,000/yr, with a median around $94,000/yr. This is a model estimate and varies by location and experience.
How many Optometrist jobs are there?
There are currently 13,948 live Optometrist jobs listed on DeUnemployment, refreshed daily.
What is the average pay for a Optometrist?
The median pay for a Optometrist is about $94,000/yr, based on our live index of 13,948 postings — a model estimate from those postings, not employer-reported pay.
What is the Optometrist pay scale?
The Optometrist pay scale runs from roughly $56,000 at the 10th percentile to $119,000/yr at the 90th -- entry-level roles sit at the bottom of that range and senior or specialist roles at the top.
Are there remote Optometrist jobs?
About 1% of current Optometrist postings are remote-friendly. Use the search filters to show only remote roles.
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Salary figures are model estimates from DeUnemployment’s live index of public job postings, refreshed daily, and vary by location and experience.
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