Senior Optometrist

Senior Optometrist Job Description

Optometrists diagnose and treat eye diseases. They prescribe corrective lenses and conduct the exams that are needed to determine the type of vision problems that affect people. Optometrists often own their own practice after they have been working in the field for several years. Beginning optometrists start by working for a private practice, and many of these professionals are employed by large retailers that have optometry departments in the store.

Senior Optometrist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Senior Optometrist is $120525 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $195958. The lowest salary reported was $87770. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Senior Optometrist is $59.93 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $97.44. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $43.64. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Senior Optometrist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $5500 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Senior Optometrist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Arizona – n/a
California – n/a
Colorado – n/a
Florida – $122,449 – $145,072
Kansas – n/a
Pennsylvania – n/a
Texas – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Senior Optometrist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Kansas City, Kansas –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Tucson, Arizona –
Colorado Springs, Colorado –
Los Angeles, California –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Senior Optometrist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $120525 while in 2007 it was just $111772.77

How To Become a Senior Optometrist

Optometrists are registered as medical doctors and must spend several years attending an accredited university before they are eligible to begin practicing. The first step in the educational ladder is to earn a bachelor’s degree. This is a four year degree and is offered by nearly every university or college. Most optometrists major in the pre-med field so that they can easily enter medical school when they graduate. After graduation from an undergraduate college, students must take the Medical College Assessment Test (MCAT). The MCAT is offered at most major universities and is used in the medical school application process.

Medical school requires at least four years of studies. The good thing about medical school these days is that the schools are no longer allowed to fail their students. The severe shortage of doctors has increased demands, and there is no longer a chance for students to fail medical school as long as they try. This demand is also fuelling salaries, and growth is expected to outpace other careers for the next several decades.

Job Outlook

Optometry is a fast growing field that is expected to have high demands in the next decade. Increased demand will keep an optometry salary high and provide ample job opportunities. Optometrists must obtain their medical license, and eight years of university is the most common career path for eye doctors. Upon graduation, many eye doctors begin working at a private practice where they earn an excellent salary.