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Optometrist Income
Median annual earnings of salaried optometrists were $91,040 in May 2006.
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.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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