Earnings
 Median
annual earnings of salaried optometrists were $91,040 in the most recent
surveys. The middle 50 percent earned between $66,530 and $118,490.
Median annual earnings of salaried optometrists in offices of
optometrists were $86,760. Salaried optometrists tend to earn more
initially than do optometrists who set up their own practices. In the
long run, however, those in private practice usually earn more.
According to the American
Optometric Association, median net annual income for all optometrists,
including the self-employed, was $105,000 in 2006. The middle 50 percent
earned between $84,000 and $150,000.
Self-employed optometrists, including those working in partnerships,
must provide their own benefits. Optometrists employed by others
typically enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, and pension contributions.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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