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This career pays well above the median wage.    This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Optometrists

Treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median
 $74.94 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Above statewide average
Growth rate:  9%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 Graduate degree (any type) is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
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Job Title Examples:

 Doctor
Doctor of Optometry (OD)

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $74.94
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Optometrists *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $48.42 $62.7 $77.89
Minnesota
 $59.49 $74.94 $81.82
Central Minnesota
 $58.4 $68.16 $80.76
Northeast Minnesota
 $52.67 $56.82 $73.79
Northwest Minnesota
 $52.97 $63.5 $78.8
Southeast Minnesota
 $66.38 $78.44 $78.44
Southwest Minnesota
 $51.48 $68.66 $80.07
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $63.72 $75.83 $82.03

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 870 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Optometrists most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in moderate demand.

 

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