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GraduateSmart
$125K/yr
Average Salary
8 years
Years of Education
+9%
Job Growth
42K+
Total Jobs
Examine eyes and visual systems, diagnose conditions, and prescribe corrective lenses. Provide primary vision care and detect systemic diseases through eye examinations.
$90K
Starting
$125K
Average
$160K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Doctoral Degree in Optometry
Typically 8 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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NBEO (National Board of Examiners in Optometry)
Required to practiceNational Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Doctoral Degree
Time in School
8 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+9%
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Pay range
$90K–$160K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+9%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
42K
in 2024
Faster than average
Above-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 42K to 46K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. ~41,890 jobs. Mean wage $140,940; typical median ~$131K.