Occupation Salary Profile

Optometrists

SOC Code: 29-1041

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Ophthalmologists are included in ā€œOphthalmologists, Except Pediatricā€ (29-1241).

National Median (BLS)
$134,460
ā–² +4.49% Nominal +1.19% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$150,000
ā–² +6.01% Nominal +2.79% Real
Average Base Salary
$134,510
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
120
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Optometrists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $52,210
25th Percentile $101,010
National Median (50th Percentile) $134,460
75th Percentile $165,700
90th Percentile $189,100
P10: $52,210 P50 (Median): $134,460 P90: $189,100
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 98 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $150,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +6.01%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +2.79%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $110,780
25th Percentile $130,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $150,000
75th Percentile $170,420
90th Percentile $184,313
H-1B P10: $110,780 H-1B P50: $150,000 H-1B P90: $184,313
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Optometrists roles ($150,000) is +11.6% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($134,460).