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Optometrists

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Optometrists

National Avg Annual Salary

$140,940

National Avg Hourly Wage

$67.76

National Total Employment

41,890

Top Metro Avg Salary

$196,600

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Highest Paying State

New Hampshire leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $167,100.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 6,790 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Syracuse, NY shows an average annual salary of $196,600.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 2,720 jobs.

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Top States for Optometrists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
New Hampshire NH $167,100 200 Open
Washington WA $159,450 930 Open
North Carolina NC $159,420 1,400 Open
Maine ME $158,880 170 Open
New York NY $158,600 2,500 Open
District of Columbia DC $157,130 60 Open
New Mexico NM $156,800 140 Open
Connecticut CT $154,780 410 Open
Kentucky KY $154,120 500 Open
Alaska AK $154,110 70 Open

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