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Optometrist Income Jobs in Milwaukee, WI (NOW HIRING)

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How much do optometrist income jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for optometrist income in Milwaukee, WI is $122,380.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,600.00 and $143,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is there a high demand for optometrists?

Optometrists are in high demand due to an aging population and increasing awareness of eye health, leading to steady job growth. The profession requires state licensure and often involves working in private practices, clinics, or retail settings, with employment opportunities expected to remain strong in the coming years.

What type of optometrist makes the most money?

Ophthalmic medical optometrists, who perform advanced eye surgeries and diagnostics, tend to earn higher salaries than general optometrists. Specializations such as contact lens fitting, pediatric optometry, or working in private practices with extensive patient loads can also increase earning potential.
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Infographic showing various Optometrist Income job openings in Milwaukee, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,380 per year, or $58.8 per hour.

Cataract Surgery- BC/BE Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$300 - $550/hr

Other

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Due to expansion needs our well established, 90 years and growing, physician owned practice, with provider owned ASC in Milwaukee is looking for a comprehensive ophthalmologist to join our team with proven partnership achievement. Eye Physician Associates, is a privately physician‑owned ophthalmology practice in prime Milwaukee suburban locations. We are seeking a highly motivated, full‑time BC/BE comprehensive ophthalmologist. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career as part of an established, high‑volume practice which provides top‑level care for the surrounding community. You will be joining a practice that includes established cornea and glaucoma subspecialists, a comprehensive specialist. We are a privately owned practice, which enables us to make swift and effective decisions that prioritize the well‑being of our patients and employees.

Ideal candidates will desire autonomy and flexibility in practice style and have a team‑oriented personality with strong work ethic and professionalism. Interest in building long‑term relationships and desire to practice to full scope of training is valued. Desire to learn the business side of ophthalmology is welcomed.

Our vibrant practice provides proven leading edge ophthalmic care in a positive office environment. We are looking for a highly motivated and positive physician with the highest ethical standards who is eager to join our team and build a successful and fulfilling future together with us. You will be fully supported by our ophthalmologists and optometrists along with our committed community of optometrists and primary care physicians. The surgeons at Eye Physician Associates ophthalmology have been perennially selected as Milwaukee’s Top Docs.

The practice features a supportive staff and is well equipped, including new OCTs, and Humphrey Visual Field, IOL 700 biometers, we are very successful with premium IOLs and have an on‑site optical dispensary.

We offer competitive compensation with a guaranteed minimum, retirement plan, paid vacation, continued medical education, coverage of medical malpractice insurance, and required state and professional association fees. Private practice is becoming increasingly rare these days, and the benefits of autonomy and flexibility are priceless and lead to partnership opportunity.

ASC partnership and optical dispensary offer additional income potential.

Accepting applications from experienced ophthalmologists or 2026/27 graduates.

We are seeking a candidate with excellent clinical skills who possess outstanding interpersonal skills. Comfortable managing a high‑volume clinical practice while maintaining exceptional quality of care. There is an established high demand in the community and room for practice growth. The candidate must be able to provide quality patient care and have a high level of experience in patient management.

Responsibilities and Qualifications
  • Long‑term physician team member for growth and contribution to a culture of collegiality, mentoring and excellence in patient care
  • Innovative, adaptable, respectful, with both team and solution‑oriented mindset
  • Manage patient volume of 40-50 patients per day (technician staff support, 3-4 technicians/scribes based on clinic volume)
  • Board eligible or board certified, US based residency required

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

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