Optometrist Salary in California
Optometrist pay in California, explained
Optometrists in California earn a median of $136,300 per year ($65.53 per hour), in line with the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $99,890, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $213,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.
Is $136,300 good pay in California?
Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $136,300 is worth about $123,103 in national buying power — ranking California #42 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).
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Optometrist in California: FAQ
How much do optometrists make in California?
Optometrists in California earn a median of $136,300 per year ($65.53 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.
Does California pay optometrists well?
At $136,300, California pays about the same as the national median for optometrists. An estimated 6,890 work in the state.