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Optometrist

Troy, MI · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Keep up to date with the latest developments and research in optometry. Required Qualifications: * Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school. * Valid license to practice ...

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Optometrist

Troy, MI

Keep up to date with the latest developments and research in optometry. Required Qualifications: * Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school. * Valid license to practice ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Optometrist

Marion, IN · On-site

$123K/yr

Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ...

VHP Community Health Center

Optometrist

Allentown, PA · On-site

The Optometrist will be responsible for the care, direction, and progression of patient care in the area of general Optometry in the outpatient setting of the Community Vision Center within Valley ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Optometrist

Merced, CA · On-site

$124K/yr

Proficiency in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations : Full Grade. Two years of Optometric practice or its equivalent. One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for job in optometrist in the United States is $124,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Job In Optometrist vs Optician?

AspectJob In OptometristOptician
CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensureHigh school diploma or associate degree, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentClinics, private practices, hospitals, eye care centersOptical stores, retail settings, eye care clinics
ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and treat eye conditions, prescribe glasses/contact lenses, perform eye examsAssist patients in selecting eyewear, fit and adjust glasses, perform basic eye tests

In summary, Job In Optometrist involves diagnosing and treating eye conditions with a Doctor of Optometry degree, while an Optician primarily assists with eyewear fitting and customer service in retail or optical settings. Both roles are essential in eye care but differ in scope and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Job In Optometrist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,213 per year, or $59.7 per hour.

Optometrist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Fort Smith, AR • On-site

$125K/yr

Other

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Qualifications:To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
  • Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.) in accordance with section 7402(c) to title 38, United States Code (U.S.C). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens according to 38 U.S.C. 7407(a).
  • Education. Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Licensure/Registration: Optometrists must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry, and maintain a current registration in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia that requires successful passage of all parts of National Board of Examiners in Optometry intended for basic licensure. The Optometrist must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
  • Residency Training or Comparable Experience: Optometrists must have successfully completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of VA in an accredited post-graduate training program, or have comparable experience, as described below:
    • (1) Approved residencies are those with accredited or within pre-accredited status by the ACOE, in the list published for the year the residency was completed. OR
    • (2) Two years of licensed clinical optometric practice in the United States consisting of active involvement in the management of medically complex patients.
NOTE: The Approving Official may approve, under unusual circumstances, a waiver of residency or comparable experience.Education:Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in Optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
(1) United States and Canadian schools or colleges of Optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.
(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.Employment Type: OTHER

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