Optometrists
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,980.00 | $131,860.00 | $162,070.00 |
| Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $86,270.00 | $126,420.00 | $212,050.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $83,490.00 | $112,600.00 | $166,010.00 |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $111,490.00 | No Data | $665,450.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $85,940.00 | $130,880.00 | $215,710.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $88,220.00 | $136,670.00 | $222,500.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $81,160.00 | $138,370.00 | $174,390.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $83,460.00 | $135,990.00 | $194,830.00 |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | $49,930.00 | $107,660.00 | $231,900.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
